Ballroom Dancing with a Dog? 

At Dancing with the Dogs - the only STARS you’ll see are furry ones performing in front of celebrity judges at the Bow Wow Meow!

Bow Wow Meow – Animal Adoptions & Pet Expo (FREE ADMISSION)

       Sunday, April 6 10 am – 6 pm 

Animal Adoptions 11 – 4 pm

      Dog Agility 11 – 4 pm

    Dancing with the Dogs 12 – 4 pm

Dancing with the Dogs features owners creating a routine with their dog to music and performing in front of celebrity judges. Dancing with the Dogs Group Exhibitions will perform prior to announcing the winners!

The Bow Wow Meow takes place to save animals in urgent need through animal adoptions.  Far too many pets are euthanized in animal shelters after not being adopted, in spite of the value they could bring to pet families. Four Legged Friends Foundation invites you to be a part of saving lives at the April Bow Wow Meow. 

The Bow Wow Meow takes place on San Vicente Blvd – Downtown Brentwood in conjunction with the Greater WLA Chamber of Commerce Business Expo & the 20^th Annual Brentwood Art Fair

　So.you didn't win that Oscar®, but you can BUY something even better!

That's the hook.

The Irving Thalberg Memorial Award. It is the rarest and most prestigious award given by The Academy. Profiles in History, the number one company in the world for the sale of Hollywood memorabilia will have available for auction The Very First Irving Thalberg Award Ever Given-to Darryl F. Zanuck in 1938. This item has an expected selling price of $150,000-$200,000.

Darryl F. Zanuck's Irving Thalberg Memorial Award is just one of the more than 1000 pieces of high profile Hollywood memorabilia that will be offered at Profiles in History's 31st auction on March 27 and 28. Buyers around the world can and will bid on these items over this two day period either in person, via mail, phone, fax or live on the internet via eBay Live Auctions (HYPERLINK "http://www.ebayliveauctions.com" www.ebayliveauctions.com).
 

Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award

The first-ever Thalberg Memorial Award, presented to Darryl F. Zanuck in 1938 by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.

Though the Oscar® statuettes are more widely known, perhaps no other Academy Award is as important as this one - the very first Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award ever presented.  Honoring the contributions of both Thalberg and Darryl F. Zanuck to the art of film, it stands as a wonderful association between these two giants of Hollywood motion pictures.

This award was first conceived by the Academy to honor Irving G. Thalberg (1899-1936), the brilliant MGM executive, a genius known as the "boy Wonder" who died tragically at the age of 37.  After first becoming head of production at the Universal Film Manufacturing Co. at the age of 20, he soon became vice president and head of production for Louis B. Mayer, then assumed the position of vice president and supervisor of production when Mayer's studio became part of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.  Over the next eight years under Thalberg, MGM became Hollywood's most prestigious film studio with Thalberg personally supervising the studio's top productions including discovering story properties, refining scripts, editing and supervising reshoots.

The Thalberg Memorial Award is the rarest and most prestigious honor bestowed by the Academy.  Voted by the Academy's Board of Governors, it is presented to "creative producers whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production."  The most worthy recipient was also the first, Darryl F. Zanuck.  Like Thalberg, Zanuck began his career in Hollywood at a very young age, first working as a scriptwriter for Warner Bros.  At the tender age of 23, he became head of production for Warner.  Soon thereafter, he led the migration to sound films with The Jazz Singer (1927).  Four years later co-founded Twentieth-Century Pictures (1933), and after the merger with Fox Films in 1935, Zanuck assumed the leadership of Twentieth-Century Fox, bringing such successful titles as The Grapes of Wrath (1940) How Green was My Valley (1941), The Longest Day (1962) and The Sound of Music (1965) to the silver screen.

The Thalberg Memorial Award is only given an average of once every other year.  As of this writing, there are only 36 recipients, and it has not been presented in over seven years (since 2000, to Dino De Laurentiis).  The fraternity of Thalberg Award honorees are some of the most important and influential figures in the history of motion pictures, including such luminaries as David O. Selznick, Walt Disney, Samuel Goldwyn, Cecil B. DeMille, Jack Warner, Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas.

This award was the very first Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award ever presented, given to Darryl F. Zanuck in 1938. At the lower front-facing portion of the base, an engraved bronze nameplate reads, "Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences - Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award to Darryl F. Zanuck for the Most Consistent High Quality of Production Achievement During 1937".  In the years before 1937 Zanuck was responsible for such classics as Public Enemy, 42nd Street, Little Caesar, and Les Miserables.  (Zanuck subsequently won two more Thalberg Awards, in 1944 and 1950 - the only person to have ever won three).

Zanuck's Thalberg Award measures 13 in. tall, with a green marble base measuring 3 ¾ in. diameter at its widest point.  The bronze of both the bust and the nameplate exhibits a slight patina from age.  It is larger in size and more dramatic looking that any of the later Thalberg bronzes - it stands alone in the history of Hollywood.


Expected Sale Price: $150,000 +


Provenance:  Originally acquired from Darryl Zanuck's daughter, Darrilyn Zanuck.  Lot includes a handwritten note of provenance and sale from Ms. Zanuck on personal stationery, along with assorted Zanuck memorabilia items including period family photographs.
 

SI DIGITAL LAUNCH OF SWIMSUIT 2008 EXPERIENCES UNPRECEDENTED TRAFFIC AND ENGAGEMENT LEVELS

            Unique Visitors, Total Page Views, Page Views Per Visitor and Time Spent All Ahead 2007’S  Record Pace

(New York, February 22, 2008) – One of the most iconic franchises in media, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, has firmly established itself as a digital powerhouse with another record-breaking performance for the brand. On February 12, the SI Digital Group launched SI Swimsuit 2008 (si.com/swimsuit), and in the first 10 days the site has set new standards for traffic and engagement, surpassing many of the 2007 totals for the same launch period which had been the highest trafficked swimsuit period since SI launched a digital version 12 years ago.

To date, SI Swimsuit 2008 has garnered more than 228 million page views, growing 41% over 2007, the site’s visitors are more engaged, with a 35% increase in page views per user (31) as well as  a 7%  increase in time spent (over six minutes). The number of unique visitors - 5,405,634 - is up 4% from a year ago.  (Source: Omniture).

“The digital component of the SI Swimsuit franchise is becoming as iconic as the issue,” said Jeff Price, President, SI Digital. “The initial response to the 2008 Swimsuit launch reinforces the growth patterns that we have experienced for the site over the last several years.”

SI Swimsuit 2008 reflects a blend of creative editorial features with unique interactive components and exclusive video, all designed to foster a more personal connection with SI Swimsuit fans. The site features more than 1,500 exclusive photos and over 100 minutes of behind-the-scenes video from every photo shoot, which included supermodels, NFL Cheerleaders (making their Swimsuit debut,) IRL star Danica Patrick and an up-close look at the Will Ferrell/Heidi Klum shoot featuring Ferrell in character as Jackie Moon from the upcoming “Semi-Pro” feature film release.

“The dynamic editorial themes of Swimsuit 2008 coupled with the new, interactive features have proved to be a powerful combination bringing visitors to our site at historic levels,” said Paul Fichtenbaum, Managing Editor, SI.com. “We are thrilled with the feedback that we have received about the content of the site and the way it is presented.”

Making its debut on SI.com/swimsuit is a “mash-up” feature which allows users to create a unique 45-second video by selecting footage from 12 model shoots and incorporating one of five custom instrumental tracks – dance, country, funk, reggae and rock ’n’ roll – as well as transitional effects such as fades, dissolves and wipes.  Users can create their own “mash-ups” at SI.com/videomash and embed them into their blogs and MySpace accounts as well as e-mail them to friends.

SI.com also produced a series of seven intriguing videos in which models discussed and performed fictitious jobs before they became Supermodels. Brooklyn Decker, for example, was an archeologist, Jessica Gomes was a bowler and Irina Shayk was a ventriloquist. In addition, the site features model diaries and self-portraits, plus an in-depth look at how Bodypainting goes from concept to final product.

- SI-

Eddie Murphy and Lindsay Lohan were named the worst actors of 2007 at the Golden Raspberry Awards on Saturday for two movies that dominated the mock awards created to spoof the Oscars.

For their lack of acting prowess, the veteran comic and the young actress with the hard-living reputation each won three gold spray-painted Razzie trophies worth $4.89.

The awards are presented by the Golden Raspberry Foundation, which announced its winners one day before the sometimes pompous Academy Awards presentation ceremony.

Murphy, who starred in the critically savaged comedy "Norbit," set a record by winning three of the four worst acting categories. Still, moviegoers turned out for the film, which took in $158 million at worldwide box offices based mostly on Murphy's popularity.

Lohan won two worst actress awards for playing twins in "I Know Who Killed Me," a film that was named worst of the year.

She also won worst screen couple for a scene in which she appears opposite herself in the tale about psychically linked siblings stalked by a serial killer.

"I Know Who Killed Me," a major box office flop with $9 million worldwide, won eight of nine Raspberries for which it was nominated, breaking a record of seven wins previously held by "Showgirls" and "Battlefield Earth."

Lohan was in and out of rehabilitation programs last year and acknowledged last month that she had fallen off the wagon at a New Year's Eve party. In November, she served 84 minutes in jail for drunken driving and cocaine possession charges.

Murphy won the worst actor award for playing the hapless hero of "Norbit." He had several parts in the movie and also won worst supporting actor and actress Raspberries for roles as a Chinese man and Norbit's screaming overweight wife.

The comic actor earned an Oscar nomination for his dramatic turn as a troubled soul singer in 2006 musical "Dreamgirls" and some critics said the widespread distaste for "Norbit" -- which hit theaters only weeks before the Oscar ceremony -- cost him support for those prestigious awards.

Like Lohan, Murphy's personal life also made headlines last year when he acknowledged fathering a child out of wedlock with Spice Girls singer Melanie Brown. In January of this year, Murphy and his new wife, Tracey Edmonds, split just two weeks after getting married in French Polynesia.

Following is a list of this year's Razzie winners:

Worst Picture: "I Know Who Killed Me"

Worst Actor: Murphy in "Norbit"

Worst Actress (tie): Lohan as twin sisters Aubrey and Dakota in "I Know Who Killed Me"

Worst Supporting Actress: Murphy in "Norbit"

Worst Supporting Actor: Murphy in "Norbit"

Worst Screen Couple: Lohan & Lohan in "I Know Who Killed Me"

Worst Remake or Rip-off: "I Know Who Killed Me," based on several films

Worst Prequel or Sequel: "Daddy Day Camp"

Worst Director: Chris Siverston for "I Know Who Killed Me"

Worst Screenplay: Jeffrey Hammond for "I Know Who Killed Me"

Worst Excuse for a Horror Movie (New Category): "I Know Who Killed Me."

CBS Brings Programming From One of the Largest Television Libraries to the CBS Audience Network

STAR TREK, THE TWILIGHT ZONE, MACGYVER, HAWAII FIVE-O and MELROSE PLACE, With Many More To Come

-- CBS Interactive today announced that it will begin offering Television Classics from the CBS Library, which is one of the largest television programming libraries in the entertainment business, online and across the CBS Audience Network. The initial lineup includes full-length episodes of STAR TREK, THE TWILIGHT ZONE, MACGYVER, HAWAII FIVE-O and MELROSE PLACE, with more programs and clips to be added in the coming months. The distribution of Television Classics across the CBS Audience Network follows the same open, non-exclusive strategy that CBS has been using for its content online for the last nine months. All content is ad-supported, free to the consumer, and available immediately.

"CBS's commitment and ability to move quickly and aggressively to monetize and distribute content online is awesome," said Quincy Smith, President, CBS Interactive. "With offerings in entertainment, news and sports, this is about solving for what the user wants and staying focused around CBS content. Furthermore, meshing this content with the interactivity of the Web allows for more comprehensive experiences around each show - not simply a broadcast model."

The initial programming lineup for Television Classics on CBS.com and across the CBS Audience Network includes full episodes the following:

The more than 300 Web sites currently making up the CBS Audience Network includes partners such as AOL, Microsoft, CNET Networks, Comcast, Joost, Bebo, Netvibes, Sling Media and Veoh and social application partners including Automattic, Brightcove, Clearspring, DAVE Networks, Goowy Media, meebo, MeeVee, Musestorm, Ning, RockYou!, Slide, VideoEgg, Voxant and vSocial as well as Web sites from CBS's owned television, radio, and affiliated stations. The growing slate of CBS entertainment, news and sports content available includes a roster of full episodes, clips and highlights based on CBS and Showtime programming as well as original made-for-the-web content from EyeLab, a programming unit that produces and distributes short form video to the CBS Audience Network. All content is ad supported and free to consumers.

About CBS Corporation

CBS Corporation (NYSE:CBS.A) (NYSE:and) (NYSE:CBS) is a mass media company with constituent parts that reach back to the beginnings of the broadcast industry, as well as newer businesses that operate on the leading edge of the media industry. The Company, through its many and varied operations, combines broad reach with well-positioned local businesses, all of which provide it with an extensive distribution network by which it serves audiences and advertisers in all 50 states and key international markets. It has operations in virtually every field of media and entertainment, including broadcast television (CBS and The CW - a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Warner Bros. Entertainment), cable television (Showtime and CSTV Networks), local television (CBS Television Stations), television production and syndication (CBS Paramount Network Television and CBS Television Distribution), radio (CBS RADIO), advertising on out-of-home media (CBS Outdoor), publishing (Simon & Schuster), interactive media (CBS Interactive), music (CBS Records), licensing and merchandising (CBS Consumer Products) and video/ DVD (CBS Home Entertainment). For more information, log on to www.cbscorporation.com.

Source: CBS Corporation

Web site: http://www.cbscorporation.com/

Girls Gone Wild CEO Announces the Launch of Girls Gone Wild Magazine

Joe Francis, founder and CEO of the popular "Girls Gone Wild" DVD series, announced the launch of Girls Gone Wild magazine, described as "a monthly lifestyle magazine for young men and women geared toward fun, freedom and youthful exuberance." The premiere issue is scheduled to hit the stands in April. The magazine comes packaged with a full-length Girls Gone Wild DVD.

Girls Gone Wild magazine will cover topics familiar to those who enjoy the Girls Gone Wild DVDs and pay-per-view specials, with an accent on girls. Celebrity interviews, product reviews and entertaining feature articles will share the magazine with pictorials of real college girls photographed where the Girls Gone Wild crews meet them -- in nightclubs, beaches, dorm rooms and aboard the Girls Gone Wild bus. The magazine will not contain nudity.

"Girls Gone Wild has worked its way into our vocabulary and the brand has become not just a form of entertainment, but a sought after lifestyle," says Joe Francis. "The magazine represents an exciting expansion of the brand as well as a chance to bring the fun of Girls Gone Wild to a wider public through newsstand sales and subscriptions."

Articles in the premiere issue include a guide to "The Top Ten Spring Break Hot Spots," a tour of America's wildest bars, an intimate peek at a and a revealing look at what many consider to be the best job on earth in article titled "Insane Life of A Girls Gone Wild Cameraman."

Girls Gone Wild Magazine carries a cover price of $9.99 ($12.99 in Canada) and is being distributed by Curtis Circulation LLC, the leading national distributor of magazines. The title will initially be sold through Curtis's 50,000 retail outlets. Curtis' Executive VP of Circulation Dennis Porti says, "GIRLS GONE WILD MAGAZINE is sure to be a hot commodity and a great seller. We look forward to seeing its growth on the newsstands."

Corporate Overview

Mantra Films, Inc. develops and distributes lifestyle entertainment to audiences worldwide through home video, television, publishing, live event, wireless, Internet, SVOD, and Pay Per View distribution channels. The company is a leader in the direct response marketing and membership segments and owns and operates its own production facilities and call center. Best known for the Girls Gone Wild (GGW) lifestyle brand, which has become an American pop culture phenomenon.

Joe Francis

Joe Francis (born April 1, 1973), is best known as the founder and CEO of the Girls Gone Wild (GGW) lifestyle brand, which has become an American pop culture phenomenon. Francis graduated from the University of Southern California in 1995 with a degree in business, and founded Mantra Films, his global entertainment company, at age 24.

Source: Girls Gone Wild

Singing Sensation CELTIC THUNDER Make U.S. Public Television Debut in Concert Special, Premiering Nationwide March 2008

CELTIC THUNDER, a new group and concert special created and produced by Sharon Browne, the original producer of Celtic Woman, will premiere nationwide beginning in March 2008 on public television (check local listings). Distributed by WLIW New York, the special is CELTIC THUNDER's U.S. television debut.

Filmed in the Helix in Dublin last August, the special features five male vocalists performing an eclectic mix of songs ranging from the traditional "Mountains of Mourne" and "Come By the Hills" to such international hits as "Brothers in Arms" and "Desperado," as well as original compositions by CELTIC THUNDER's musical director and composer Phil Coulter. The ensemble numbers reflect the power of the soloists, who range in age from 14 to 40 and share a common Celtic heritage.

During the broadcast, viewers who make a donation in support of their local public television station will have the first opportunity to get tickets for a 50-city U.S. tour scheduled for Fall 2008. (Please visit www.celticthunder.com for a list of confirmed tour dates.) Public television stations will also offer an exclusive special edition of the CELTIC THUNDER CD/DVD featuring bonus material. The standard edition CD and DVD will be released in the U.S by Universal's Decca label on March 4th, 2008.

And finally, catch CELTIC THUNDER when they appear on NBC's coverage of the 2008 New York City Saint Patrick's Day Parade on Monday, March 17th at 11am.

www.celticthunder.com

Source: Celtic Thunder Limited

Web site: http://www.celticthunder.com/

Tyler Perry's Successful 'Marriage' With Lionsgate Continues as TYLER PERRY'S WHY DID I GET MARRIED? Captures the Number One Spot on North American DVD Charts With Two Million Units Sold

DVD of Perry's Stage Play WHAT'S DONE IN THE DARK Also Debuts in the Top 10

SANTA MONICA, Calif., and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Tyler Perry has again underscored the success of his partnership with LIONSGATE(R) (NYSE:LGF) , the premier independent filmed entertainment studio, and Lionsgate continued its DVD hot streak as Perry's latest DVD release -- TYLER PERRY'S WHY DID I GET MARRIED? -- debuted at number one on the North American DVD charts this past week with over two million units already sold. The accompanying DVD release of his stage play WHAT'S DONE IN THE DARK also debuted in the top 10.

Lionsgate has now released five consecutive high-profile DVD releases that have debuted at number one or number two on the North American DVD and BluRay charts, all in the past two months -- the action thriller WAR, starring Jason Statham and Jet Li, the critically-acclaimed Western 3:10 TO YUMA, starring Russell Crowe and Christian Bale, the outrageous comedy GOOD LUCK CHUCK, teaming Jessica Alba and Dane Cook, the fourth installment of the incredibly successful SAW franchise and TYLER PERRY'S WHY DID I GET MARRIED?.

Proving to be an unstoppable force in Hollywood, Tyler Perry releases -- including theatrical blockbusters DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN and MADEA'S FAMILY REUNION, along with many of his most popular plays -- have sold over 23 million units to date. TYLER PERRY'S WHY DID I GET MARRIED? debuted at number one at the North American box office when it was released theatrically in October 2007 and grossed more than $55 million. Lionsgate will look to continue its Tyler Perry run as it gears up for the theatrical debut of its fifth Tyler Perry film -- MEET THE BROWNS -- which hits theatres March 21.

"Tyler Perry is nothing short of a cultural phenomenon," said Ron Schwartz, Lionsgate Home Entertainment General Manager and Executive Vice President. "He has an enormously loyal following, which continues to grow with each new theatrical and DVD release. His way of delivering incredibly strong moral messages with laughter, heart and soul is something that is unique among today's filmmakers. We look forward to releasing many more films and DVDs based on his works as we continue to build our powerful Tyler Perry franchise."

WHY DID I GET MARRIED? SYNOPSIS/SPECIAL FEATURES

Written, produced, directed and starring Perry, TYLER PERRY'S WHY DID I GET MARRIED? is a big-screen adaptation of his hit stage play of the same name. Also starring Janet Jackson and Jill Scott, the movie is an intimate story about the challenge of maintaining a solid love relationship in modern times. The heartwarming and often hilarious film looks at eight married college friends who have gathered for their annual seven-day reunion. The cozy mood is shattered when the group comes face-to-face with one pair's infidelity. As secrets are revealed, each couple begins questioning the validity of their own marriage. Over the course of the weekend, husbands and wives take a hard look at their lives, wrestling with issues of commitment, betrayal, redemption and the road to forgiveness.

Lionsgate is the leading independent producer and distributor of motion pictures, television programming, home entertainment, family entertainment, video-on-demand and digitally delivered content. Its prestigious and prolific library of nearly 12,000 motion picture titles and television episodes is a stable source of recurring revenue and is a foundation for the growth of the Company's core businesses. The Lionsgate brand name is synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the globe.

Source: Lionsgate

Web site: http://www.lionsgate.com/

TCM's 31 DAYS OF OSCAR(R) Survey Offers Glimpse at Movie Fans' Oscar Favorites

Turner Classic Movies, currently seen in more than 75 million homes, is a 24-hour cable network from Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company. TCM presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from the largest film library in the world, the combined Time Warner and Turner film libraries, from the 1920s through the 1990s, uncut and commercial-free. The network also offers critically acclaimed original documentaries and specials, including the Martin Scorsese Presents: Val Lewton-The Man in the Shadows, the Emmy(R)-winning Stardust: The Bette Davis Story and the Emmy-nominated Brando. More information is available at tcm.com.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

Source: Turner Classic Movies

Web site: http://tcm.com/

NEW YORK, -- Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ICON) (the "Company") announced today that Hayden Panettiere will star in the Company's junior brand, Candie's(R), spring 2008 multi-media advertising and marketing campaign for Kohl's Department Stores. Hayden is an award-winning actress, recording artist, activist and a star of NBC's hit television series, "Heroes." Panettiere is following in the high-heeled slides of past Candie's girls such as Grammy(R) award-winning artist Fergie, Hilary Duff and Destiny's Child.

Hayden Panettiere stated, "I am excited to be working with Candie's. Their campaigns are fun and playful and always feature the hottest stars. I am honored to be the new Candie's 'girl' and I look forward to working with them on lots of exciting projects."

The print ads have a classic Candie's flare; they are sweet yet sexy and embody a bit of fantasy. The campaign was shot at Serendipity 3 in New York City by photographer, Giuliano Bekor.

Panettiere will make personal appearances on behalf of the brand as well as attend a launch party in Hollywood, CA later this month. Candie's is sold exclusively at Kohl's Department Stores and www.kohls.com.

Dari Marder, Chief Marketing Officer, Candie's, commented, "We are thrilled to have signed Hayden as our new Candie's girl. As one of Hollywood hottest stars, she personifies what we look for in a spokesperson. Hayden is not only talented and beautiful but also funny and irreverent and our Candie's customer loves her."

Julie Gardner, Kohl's Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, said, "We are excited for Hayden to star in the Candie's multi-media campaign this spring and we are confident she will resonate with our shoppers and drive excitement for the brand, sold exclusively at Kohl's."

Later this year, Hayden will be seen in the feature film, "Fireflies in the Garden" in which she co-stars with Julia Roberts and Emily Watson and will also release her debut album on Hollywood Records.

About Iconix Brand Group, Inc.

Iconix Brand Group Inc. (NASDAQ:ICON) owns, licenses and markets a growing portfolio of consumer brands including CANDIE'S (R), BONGO (R), BADGLEY MISCHKA (R), JOE BOXER (R) RAMPAGE (R) MUDD (R), LONDON FOG (R), MOSSIMO (R) OCEAN PACIFIC(R), DANSKIN (R) ROCA WEAR(R), CANNON (R), ROYAL VELVET (R), FIELDCREST (R), CHARISMA (R) and STARTER (R). The Company licenses it brands to a network of leading retailers and manufacturers that touch every major segment of retail distribution from the luxury market to the mass market in both the U.S. and around the world. Iconix, through its in-house advertising, promotion and public relations agency, markets its brands to continually drive greater consumer awareness and equity.

About Kohl's

Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl's (NYSE:KSS) is a family-focused, value-oriented specialty department store offering moderately priced, exclusive and national brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and home products in an exciting shopping environment. By the end of April, Kohl's will operate 958 stores in 47 states, and in the fall of 2008, Kohl's will celebrate the opening of its 1000th store. A company committed to the communities it serves Kohl's has raised more than $85 million for children's initiatives nationwide through its Kohl's Cares for Kids(R) philanthropic program. For a list of store locations and information, or for the added convenience of shopping online, visit www.kohls.com.

Source: Iconix Brand Group, Inc.

Web site: http://iconixbrand.com/
http://www.kohls.com/

Jean-Michel Cousteau's DOLPHINS AND WHALES 3D: Tribes of the Ocean Narrated by Daryl Hannah To Make a Big Splash at the Cinemark IMAX Theatre in Dallas on February 29

-- Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (the "Company"), Jean-Michel Cousteau and filmmakers the Mantello Brothers invite audiences to DOLPHINS AND WHALES 3D: Tribes of the Ocean, a stunning and highly emotional underwater 3D experience narrated by actress and environmentalist Daryl Hannah, on Friday, February 29 at the Cinemark IMAX Theatre at Cinemark 17 in Dallas.

Media are invited to attend a special screening hosted by director Jean-Jacques Mantello on Monday, February 25 at 10:00 am at the Cinemark IMAX Theatre, located at 11819 Webb Chapel Road, at the corner of Webb Chapel and the LBJ Freeway. To purchase individual tickets, please visit http://www.cinemark.com/ or call 1-800-FANDANGO Exp. Code 1141. The film is recommended for general audiences and does not feature any violent content.

"Less than 1% of human beings have had the incredible opportunity to visit the underwater world," said Daryl Hannah. "With this beautiful family adventure projected onto IMAX(R) 3D screens, viewers will don their 3D glasses much in the same way we put on our diving masks and can virtually touch some of the most incredible marine mammals in the world."

For ocean explorer and film ambassador Jean-Michel Cousteau, "This film is an ideal means of reaching a vast audience and helping individuals around the globe to understand that we need to act responsibly in order to ensure the preservation of the world's oceans and its inhabitants because, in the end, the most crucial partners whales and dolphins have are YOU and ME."

"DOLPHINS AND WHALES 3D: Tribes of the Ocean will immerse viewers in the daily lives of small and giant cetaceans as they interact socially, play, communicate, feed, breed, migrate and fight for their survival," said Jean-Jacques and Francois Mantello -- the Mantello Brothers -- the film's director and producer, respectively. "It also delivers a powerful message in favor of the protection of these tribes while they are facing the greatest challenge of all: to survive the destruction of their habitat and depletion of food resources."

It marks the first time that humpback whales, belugas, orcas, bottlenose dolphins and manatees have been filmed in 3D for the world's biggest screens. Three years in the making, the film required no fewer than 12 international expeditions and 600 hours spent underwater at some of the remotest locations on Earth, including off the Pacific Ocean atolls of Moorea and Rurutu (French Polynesia), Vava'u Island (Kingdom of Tonga) and Pico Island (Azores).

Unlike other IMAX(R)-type films, DOLPHINS AND WHALES 3D was shot entirely in the wild and consists solely of underwater footage, with no humans on screen.

The film is produced and released by 3D Entertainment and its distribution unit in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme, Ocean Futures Society, the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), PADI's Project Aware and Reef Check.

The official film website is http://www.dolphinsandwhales3d.com/.

Headquartered in Plano, TX, Cinemark is a leader in the motion picture exhibition industry. As of September 30, 2007, Cinemark operates 404 theatres and 4,596 screens in 38 states in the United States and internationally in 12 countries, mainly in Mexico, South and Central America. Cinemark IMAX(R) Theatres are located in Dallas, TX; Colorado Springs, CO; Rochester, NY; Tarentum, PA (Pittsburgh area); Tulsa, OK; and Woodridge, IL (Chicago area).

About 3D Entertainment

3D Entertainment Ltd. is a fully-integrated independent company specializing in the production, distribution and marketing of unique and innovative underwater-themed 3D documentaries for IMAX(R) theatres and Digital 3D Cinemas worldwide. Our mission is to immerse audiences of all ages in unique 3D story-driven experiences that inspire and educate on the vital need to protect the oceans and their inhabitants. For more information, visit http://www.3defilms.com/.

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Forward-looking Statements -- The Company intends that this release be governed by the "safe harbor" provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "PSLR Act") with respect to statements that may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Statements contained in this release other than statements of historical fact, including statements based on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about our business and our industry, are forward-looking statements. You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "may," "should," "will," "could," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," "anticipates," "believes," "plans," "expects," "future" and "intends" and similar expressions, which are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company's control and difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this release reflect the Company's view only as of the date of this release. The Company does not undertake any obligation, other than as required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Source: 3D Entertainment; Cinemark Holdings, Inc.

Entertainment

Web site: http://www.3defilms.com/
http://www.dolphinsandwhales3d.com/

Starz Entertainment's Weekly Hot Items List March 3-9

http://starz.mediaroom.com/

Source: Starz Entertainment, LLC

Web site: http://starz.mediaroom.com/

Country Music's Biggest Stars Scheduled to Appear at the '2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS' Premiering Monday, April 14

Performers Include Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Toby Keith

-- CMT announces a star-studded line-up of performers for the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS including chart-toppers Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Toby Keith, with other performances soon to be announced. Country music's biggest stars will rock Nashville's Curb Event Center at Belmont University when the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS premieres LIVE on Monday, April 14 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT* on CMT and CMT.com.

CMT's seventh annual awards show honors country music's elite for the year's most outstanding music videos and performances and continues to be the genre's only fan-voted awards. Tickets to the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS at The Curb Event Center at Belmont University in Nashville go on sale Saturday, February 23 at 10 a.m., CT and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 615-255-9600, online at CMT.com and ticketmaster.com. Belmont University students will be eligible for a ticket discount, and additional information can be found online at CMT.com.

Fan voting for the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS is currently underway and continues through February 25, only at CMT.com, where fans will select the top nominees in each of the categories. On Thursday, March 6, CMT will announce the four finalists in each of the thirteen 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS categories, except VIDEO OF THE YEAR. Fans can then vote online at CMT.com through Friday, April 11 to determine the winners. The final nominees for VIDEO OF THE YEAR will be announced at the beginning of the live show, and fans can vote at CMT.com throughout the live broadcast (ET/CT only) to determine the night's big winner.

CMT, a unit of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is the leading television and digital authority on country music and Heartland entertainment, reaching more than 87 million homes in the U.S. CMT and its website, CMT.com, offer an unparalleled mix of music, news, live concerts and series and is the top resource for country music on demand. The network's digital platforms include the 24-hour music channel, CMT Pure Country, CMT Mobile and CMT VOD.

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 150 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services - MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN/THE N, VH1 CLASSIC, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these networks are trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 300 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

*EDITORS: The 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS premiere LIVE on Monday, April 14 at 8:00 PM, Eastern and 7:00 PM, Central; and at 9:00 PM, Mountain and 8:00 PM, Pacific (tape delayed).

Source: CMT

Web site: http://www.cmt.com/

WIZARD WORLD LA ANNOUNCES KIDS AREA

Spider-Man, Games, Prizes, Photo Ops & Jedi Knights!

 –Wizard World Los Angeles, the family friendly comics and pop culture extravaganza at the LA Convention Center March 14-16, announces it’s brand new “Children’s Area” on the show floor for the youngest fans. 

 In an effort to make the Wizard World experience the best possible one for all attendees, Wizard has expanded programming and events for children and added the following specifically for the 10 and under Wizard fan.   

 Be sure to bring your cameras for photo opportunities with an official Marvel Spider-Man character appearance as well as with Stormtroopers and Rebels from The 501^st Legion-Vader’s Fist The World’s Definitive Imperial Costuming Organization. 

 All Jedis in training will have a chance to participate in Lightsaber instructional classes taught by members of the New York and LA Jedi.

 A slew of prize packages will be handed out as well as free comic books during our coloring and kids costume contest.  Kids will also be able to sit down with friends to play games.

 Mike Kunkel, winner of the 2007 Annie Award for best Character Design in an Animated Television Show and creator of the two-time Eisner Award-winning comic book series Herobear and the Kid and the critically acclaimed book "The Land of Sokmunster,” will be on hand doing sketches. 

 “We have always prided ourselves on making every Wizard World convention as family-friendly as possible,” said Senior Vice President of Operations Joe Yanarella.  “By designating an area for our younger guests we hope to build a whole new generation of fans who share our love of comics and pop culture.”

For a complete list of events, registration forms, guests, activities, ticket prices and times, visit www.wizardworld.com.

About Wizard

Wizard Entertainment is the industry leader in the comic book and collectibles market that publishes Wizard: The Magazine of Comics, Entertainment and Pop Culture, ToyFare: The Toy Magazine and Anime Insider, as well as Toy Wishes: The Ultimate Guide to Family Entertainment and Special Operations. Wizard’s publications have a monthly national readership of more than two million and are currently sold in 25 countries and five languages.  Wizard World, the convention division of Wizard Entertainment, is a four city tour that brings the best in comics, film, television, anime and collectibles to Los Angeles , Philadelphia , Chicago and Texas .  WizardUniverse.com is the online home for all of Wizard's publications and its content spans the full range of Wizard's pop culture subject matter. For the latest news of interest to readers of all Wizard publications, Wizard Universe can be found online at www.wizarduniverse.com

Hollywood, CA - DeFaire Creative Marketing Works, in collaboration with Jesse JaM, JaMMin Productions, and many others, announce the must-see event "United for a Cause - Fundraiser for Doug Kanegawa" on Wednesday, February 20th at the incomparable Club Vanguard (6021 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA  90028).  Doug unfortunately suffered multiple strokes on January 17th and is currently recovering in the hospital.  Promotion and nightlife companies from across Los Angeles have thus come together to honor this pioneer of the nightlife industry.  This alliance will present an evening of fashion, music, art and dance, all in a show of support for Doug Kanegawa, perhaps better known as "DMK" of DMK World.

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Otello will be sung in Italian with English supertitles projected above the stage.
This is a Co-Production with Opéra de Monte-Carlo and Teatro Regio di Parma

Worthwhile Books To Release First Title, Michael Recycle

Book launch part of first-look deal with renowned UK children's publisher Meadowside Books


(San Diego, CA, January 22, 2008)-Just in time for Earth Day on April 22, a new environmental super-hero will be hitting bookstores in March 2008. The uplifting, zany children's picture book, Michael Recycle, comes from Worthwhile Publishing, a division of IDW Publishing, an established leader in comic book and graphic novel publishing.

Michael Recycle is set in a grimy town that has been overtaken by trash-that is, until a green-caped crusader, Michael Recycle, arrives, declaring "You must stop this now! You've got to act soon. The towers of trash reach up to the moon!" Inspired by the "super-green hero," town members react by creating a "Be Greener Campaign," which includes recycling, growing their own vegetables and collecting rain for reuse. In the end, the crusader proves to the town's lazy layabouts that recycling can be quite fun. The rhyming, whimsical prose with a powerful and timely message is written by Ellie Bethel, with bold, playful illustrations by Alexandra Colombo.

Michael Recycle marks the launch of IDW Publishing's new imprint, Worthwhile Books. The release is also part of Worthwhile Books' first-look arrangement with renowned UK children's publisher Meadowside Books (meadowsidebooks.com), which is releasing the fanciful children's picture book in the UK in January 2008.

Worthwhile Books will issue approximately 10 Meadowside titles over the course of the first year including The Nicest Naughty Fairy by Nick Ward, a story about what happens when the Naughty Fairy decides its time to be nice, and William's Dinosaurs by Alan Baker, which tells the tale of a little boy who finds more than trees in the dark woods near his home.

ABOUT IDW PUBLISHING:
IDW Publishing and its parent Idea and Design Works, LLC, are divisions of IDT Internet Mobile Group. IDW Publishing is an established leader in the comic book and graphic novel marketplace, particularly in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres. IDW Publishing is the owner of Jonas Publishing and its imprint, Worthwhile Books. IDW lists some of the most successful and hottest print titles in the industry in its portfolio, including: television's #1 prime time series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Sony's Underworld; Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's 24 and Angel; and Hasbro's The Transformers. The feature film version of IDW Publishing's graphic novel, 30 Days of Night, recently topped the box office when it premiered in October. The company also works with foreign licensing agents to sell their comics around the world, with titles being published in multiple languages and crossing dozens of regions.

IDW PUBLISHING LAUNCHES NEW CHILDREN'S DIVISION
AND IMPRINT

Signs Distribution Agreement with Renowned UK Children's Publishing Firm; Pacts With Top Hollywood Screenwriters To Create Children's Books


In a precedent-setting move, IDW Publishing, a division of IDT Internet Mobile Group and an established leader in the comic book and graphic novel arena, is launching a children's division called Jonas Publishing and a new imprint, Worthwhile Books. The move will allow IDW Publishing to expand its library of successful print titles, which to date has been particularly focused in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, such as 30 Days of Night and The Transformers. To launch the imprint, IDW Publishing has inked a significant agreement with a renowned UK children's publisher and is striking deals with top Hollywood writers to create children's books.


Worthwhile Books has finalized a first-look arrangement with UK children's publisher Meadowside Books (www.meadowsidebooks.com), known for its unique character-driven picture books for young readers. Worthwhile will be the exclusive U.S. publisher of selected Meadowside titles and will retain domestic film and television rights on those properties. The first Meadowside Books title in the deal, Michael Recycle, by Ellie Bethel, follows the escapades of a "green-caped" environmental hero and will be released in March by Worthwhile Books. Worthwhile expects to issue approximately 10 Meadowside titles over the course of the first year, including William's Dinosaurs, by Alan Baker, which tells the tale of a little boy who finds more than trees in the dark woods near his home.

Worthwhile's Hollywood outreach is tapping into the top ranks of movie and television writing talent to bring original literary stories to the young reading audience. The collective credits of the entertainment writers include some of the industry's most successful television series and movies. These writers include:

· David N. Weiss, whose writing credits include Shrek 2, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius and both Rugrats movies
· David Sacks, a writer/producer on The Simpsons, producer on Malcolm in the Middle, and writer on 3rd Rock from the Sun
· Dava Savel, an Emmy Award- winning comedy writer with credits on shows such as Grace Under Fire and Will & Grace, in addition to being an executive producer on the children's program That's So Raven
· David Steinberg, whose producing credits include Meet the Robinsons, Home on the Range and Cats Don't Dance
· Robert Kurtz, who wrote for the movie Everyone's Hero and has written for such shows as Boy Meets World and Grace Under Fire

"Our growth strategy calls for continued expansion into other areas of the entertainment sector," said Ted Adams, IDW co-founder and president. "Creating and controlling successful children's properties helps us in those endeavors. Meadowside's books are playful, empowering, smart and exciting and the artwork is simply breathtaking. These are children's picture stories in the classic tradition with a central character that is relatable to today's kids."

In speaking of the outreach to Hollywood writers, Robert Kurtz, vice-president and creative director at Worthwhile Books, said "Every writer I know who works in television or movies has a children's story inside him or her that they've wanted to tell for years but for a variety of reasons never were able to get out into the marketplace. We want writers to think of Worthwhile Books as the one-stop destination for that kind of project. It is designed to be a writer-driven company and we think that will be very attractive to these talented artists."

ABOUT IDW PUBLISHING:
Idea and Design Works, LLC, (DBA IDW Publishing) is a division of IDT Internet Mobile Group (IIMG). An established leader in the comic book and graphic novel marketplace, particularly in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, IDW Publishing also owns Jonas Publishing and its children's imprint, Worthwhile Books. IDW lists some of the most successful and hottest print titles in the industry in its portfolio, including: television's #1 prime time series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Sony's Underworld; Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's 24 and Angel, and Hasbro's The Transformers. The feature film version of IDW Publishing's graphic novel, 30 Days of Night, recently topped the box office when it premiered in October. The company also works with foreign licensing agents to sell their comics around the world, with titles being published in multiple languages and crossing dozens of regions.

ABOUT IDT INTERNET MOBILE GROUP:
IDT Internet Mobile Group (IIMG), a division of the Fortune 1000 telecommunications firm IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT, IDT.C), is a leader in the development, management and growth of cross-platform consumer entertainment, distribution and financial services. From providing mobile content to consumers in over 200 countries through the mobile content portal Zedge (www.zedge.net) to the creation, development and distribution of top graphic novels through IDW Publishing, and providing cash remittance services via mobile phones to millions of people living abroad, IIMG is dedicated to turning innovative ideas and companies into products and services that span various industries.

In this press release, all statements that are not purely about historical facts, including, but not limited to, those with the words "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "plan," "intend," "estimate," "target" and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements and risk factors included in this document are made as of the date hereof, based on information available to IDT as of the date thereof, and IDT assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or risk factors.

Ascend Returns as Fully Re-mastered Graphic Novel
Following Sold-Out First Run

IDW Publishing to re-release the hit book Ascend as a special edition,
complete with new art and other extras
　

　Virgin America Premiers New Spanish-Language Independent Film Line Up From Sundance Film Festival

-- Virgin America today announced a new line-up of compelling, Spanish-language independent films and television for the next generation carrier's Red(TM) Inflight Entertainment System. Virgin America's guests currently have access to the most foreign language films and television entertainment content on any U.S. domestic airline.

"As the only California-based airline, we want to our entertainment line-up to be as diverse, sophisticated and smart as our guests," said Charles Ogilvie, Virgin America's Director of Inflight Entertainment & Partnerships. "Finding compelling Spanish-language content is a priority and we'll continue to search out cutting-edge projects at Sundance and beyond. We're thrilled that award-winning films like "Bella" with acclaimed actor Eduardo Verastegui can be seen in their native language on Virgin America."

"Bella" will premier on Virgin America in April 2008. The film recently won the People's Choice Award at the Toronto Film Festival and the filmmakers are being honored later this week with the Smithsonian Latino Center's prestigious Legacy Award.

Virgin America launched service on August 8, 2007, and already has agreements with Disney, Fox, Paramount Pictures, NBC Universal Studios, Venevision International, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Terry Steiner International and Warner Brothers to provide major theatrical content at every seat and on every flight through the interactive Red(TM) Inflight Entertainment System. In addition to English language choices, Red(TM) delivers exciting film, television and audio programming in Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean and Spanish.

Innovative, Spanish-language content premiering later this year on Virgin America flights to San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Washington DC, Vegas, San Diego and Seattle include:

"Bella" -- An international soccer star (Eduardo Verastegui) is on his way to sign a multi-million dollar contract when something happens that brings his career to an abrupt end. In one irreversible moment, lives are turned upside down and an ordinary day is turned into something unforgettable." Original audio soundtrack from "Bella" -- featuring songs from Rachel Yamagata and Nina Simone, and Alejandro Sanz and Shakira's "Te Lo Agradezco Pero No".

"Mujeres Infieles" (Unfaithful Women) -- courtesy of Venevision International with Maria Jose Prieto and directed by Rodrigo Ortuzar.

New episodes of "El Circulo" -- El Nuevo Herald's society editor Ana Remos's guide to the hottest parties, the most elegant homes and much more.

New episode of "Xpediente" -- hosted by renowned war correspondent, Allan Villafana, XPEDIENTE gets to the bottom of unsolved cases.

Red(TM) is the airline's industry leading onboard entertainment system and offers guests 25 on-demand films, live TV, a wide array of audio music entertainment including the ability to compile individual playlists, videogames and even meals on-demand.

About Virgin America:

As San Francisco's hometown airline, Virgin America is a next generation low-fare carrier that will serve as many as 10 cities within a year of operation, and up to 30 cities within five years. Virgin America's base of operations is San Francisco International Airport's ultra-modern, spacious and convenient International Terminal, which was completed in 2000. The airline's brand-new Airbus A320-family aircraft offer guests their own interactive in-flight entertainment systems, plugs for laptops and other portable electronic devices and a host of other features aimed at bringing a little fun back to flying. To learn more visit: http://www.virginamerica.com/

Source: Virgin America

Web site: http://www.virginamerica.com/

Miramax Films Flying High with Remarkable 21 Nominations for 'No Country For Old Men,' 'The Diving Bell and The Butterfly,' 'Gone Baby Gone' And 'There Will Be Blood' As The 80th Annual Academy Award Nominations Are Announced

"No Country for Old Men" and "There Will Be Blood" tie for most nominations at 8

"No Country for Old Men*" Nabs 8 Nominations, including: Best Picture Joel Coen and Ethan Coen for Best Director Joel Coen and Ethan Coen for Best Adapted Screenplay Javier Bardem for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role Roger Deakins for Best Cinematography Roderick Jaynes for Best Film Editing Peter Kurland, Skip Lievsay, Craig Berkey, Greg Orloff for Best Sound Mixing Skip Lievsay for Best Sound Editing

"The Diving Bell and The Butterfly" Lands 4 Nominations: Julian Schnabel for Best Director Ronald Harwood for Best Adapted Screenplay Janusz Kaminski for Best Cinematography Juliette Welfling for Best Film Editing

"Gone Baby Gone" Lauded with Nomination for Amy Ryan for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role

-- When the nominations for the 80th Annual Academy Award nominations were announced today in Los Angeles, Miramax Films as a company received an astounding 21 overall nominations, including 8 for "No Country for Old Men," 4 for "The Diving Bell and The Butterfly," one for "Gone Baby Gone," and 8 for "There Will Be Blood."

"I am so thrilled that Miramax's faith in these extraordinary filmmakers and their ambitious work has been rewarded by the Academy. To have 21 nominations across four films is an incredible achievement for Miramax," said Daniel Battsek, company president.

Bringing the Coen brothers together with one of America's leading novelists, Cormac McCarthy, "No Country for Old Men," is about people dealing with a morally inscrutable universe. The film received a Best Picture nomination and is produced by Scott Rudin, Ethan Coen and Joel Coen. Executive producers are Robert Graf and Mark Roybal.

"I couldn't possibly be more thrilled for Joel and Ethan. To me, they are among the most exciting and visionary filmmakers making movies anywhere in the world. To have had the honor of making this movie with them, and of watching them collaborate with the great American writer Cormac McCarthy -- well, that's been a tremendous reward in itself. It's a thrill to see the Academy recognize their work and that of our creative partners on the movie -- Javier Bardem, Roger Deakins, Skip Lievsay, Craig Berkey, Greg Orloff, Peter Kurland, and all of our colleagues," said Scott Rudin.

In addition to their Best Picture nomination for "No Country," previous Academy Award-winners Joel Coen and Ethan Coen also received nominations for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay. The Coens together previously won an Academy Award for Best Screenplay in 1997 for the film "Fargo," for which Joel was nominated for Best Director and Ethan was nominated for Best Picture as producer. They also received an Oscar nomination for their screenplay for "O, Brother Where Art Thou?" in 2000.

"We are very happy to have received these nominations and would like to thank the Academy and all of our friends and associates with whom we made this film-especially Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Kelly Macdonald, Woody Harrelson, cinematographer Roger Deakins, editor Roderick Jaynes, author Cormac McCarthy, producers Scott Rudin and Robert Graf, Daniel Battsek and everyone at Miramax Films and Paramount Vantage. Thank you very much," said Ethan and Joel Coen.

Previously nominated for an Academy Award for his leading role in 2001's "Before Night Falls," Javier Bardem recently won a Golden Globe for his performance in "No Country."

Said Bardem: "It's an honor to receive this nomination, which is undoubtedly the recognition of the work and talent of all those creative and professional people from my trade, that have inspired and improved me during all these years. And especially to the Coen brothers' genius, because they have raised the character of Chigurh into a dimension that goes beyond my performance. Thanks to Scott Rudin, Miramax and Paramount Vantage for giving me the change to work alongside such talented actors - Josh Brolin, Tommy Lee Jones and Kelly Macdonald. My gratitude to all the Academy for this wonderful gift."

Cinematographer Roger Deakins received an amazing two nominations today, for both "No Country" and for "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford," marking his sixth and seventh Academy Award nominations. He was previously nominated for three of his other Coen brother collaborations, "The Man Who Wasn't There" in 2002, "O, Brother, Where Art Thou?" in 2001 and "Fargo" in 1997. In addition, he received nominations for "Kundun" in 1998 and "The Shawshank Redemption" in 1995.

"It's such an honor to be nominated for 'No Country.' What can you say about working with Joel and Ethan - they're the best!" said Deakins.

Editor Roderick Jaynes today garnered his second Academy Award nomination for Best Film Editing. A previous Oscar nominee for "Fargo," Jaynes also received an ACE nomination for that film.

Sound mixer Peter Kurland was previously nominated for an Oscar for his work on "Walk the Line." Today's nod marks sound mixer Craig Berkey's first Oscar nomination. Academy Award-winning sound mixer Greg Orloff previously won for the film "Ray." Sound mixer and editor Skip Lievsay received two nominations today, his first Academy nods. He was previously nominated for an Emmy for the HBO film "4 Little Girls."

The Oscar(R) nominations for "No Country for Old Men," are the latest in a series of honors the film has already received, including Best Film awards from the National Board of Review, the New York Film Critics Circle, the Washington Area Film Critics Association, the Boston Society of Film Critics and the Chicago Film Critics Association; Best Acting Ensemble awards from the National Board of Review and the Washington Area Film Critics; Best Director awards from the New York Film Critics Circle, the San Francisco Film Critics Circle and the Chicago Film Critics Association; Best Screenplay from the Golden Globes, the National Board of Review, the New York Film Critics Circle and the Chicago Film Critics Association; and Best Supporting Actor awards for Javier Bardem from the Golden Globes, the New York Film Critics Circle, the Washington Area Film Critics Association, the Boston Society of Film Critics, the New York Film Critics Online and the Chicago Film Critics Association. "No Country for Old Men" also received 9 BAFTA nominations including Best Film.

Through a mesmerizing blast of color, beauty and humor, and a rousing spirit of creativity, "The Diving Bell and The Butterfly" tells the story of Jean-Dominique Bauby, the high-flying editor of French Elle and father of two, who was renowned for his sense of humor and style, his joie de vivre and amorous energy, when, in an instant, his world was plunged into the depths of catastrophe. The film earned Julian Schnabel a nomination for Best Director, Ronald Harwood a nod for Best Screenplay, Janusz Kaminski a Best Cinematography nomination and Juliette Welfling a Best Film Editing nomination.

Among numerous other accolades this season, Julian Schnabel recently won the Golden Globe award for Best Director. This is his first Oscar nomination. Screenwriter Ronald Harwood won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in 2003 for "The Piano" and was nominated in the same category for "The Dresser" (1984).

"Thank you, this is a great honor. I am extremely happy for Juliette Welfling, Janusz Kaminski and Ronald Harwood for their nominations. It's hard to believe that this foreign language film received four big nominations for director, editing, cinematography and screenplay - that in itself is a huge win for us," said Julian Schnabel.

Said Harwood: "This nomination is particularly important to me since the screenplay was the most challenging and difficult of my career. When Kathy Kennedy first sent me Jean-Dominique's moving memoir I wasn't sure how it could be translated into a viable film given the complicated nature of the subject matter. After much agonizing when I finally came up with the concept of focusing the first part of the film from Jean-Do's point-of-view and through his eyes the rest seemed to flow quite naturally. Given this was such complicated and challenging material this honor from the motion picture academy is not only a vote of confidence for me and my work but also celebrates Jean-Dominique's life."

Cinematographer Janusz Kaminski has previously won two Academy Awards for his work, in 1999 for "Saving Private Ryan" and in 1994 for "Schindler's List." In addition, he was nominated for 1998's "Amistad."

"Getting this recognition from the Academy is a tremendous honor and to have them recognize my colleagues with Director, Adapted Screenplay and Editing nominations as well makes it even more thrilling. Hopefully these nominations will encourage more people to see the film because it's a life- affirming story full of hope," said Janusz Kaminiski.

With these nominations, "The Diving Bell and The Butterfly" continues an impressive streak of honors that includes: the Best Film award from the New York Film Critics Online; the Best Foreign Film award from the National Board of Review, the Boston Society of Film Critics, the Washington Area Film Critics Association and the San Francisco Film Critics Circle; the Best Director award for Julian Schnabel from the 2007 Cannes Film Festival, the Golden Globe awards and the Boston Society of Film Critics; the Best Cinematography award for Janusz Kaminiski from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association and the Boston Society of Film Critics; the Sloan Award at the 2007 Hamptons Film Festival; the Audience Award at the 2007 AFI Film Festival; the Grand Prize Best of Fest at the 2007 Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival and the Gateway Film Critic's Award for Best Film of the Festival at the 2007 St. Louis Film Festival. "Diving Bell" also recently received two BAFTA nominations.

Amy Ryan received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for her harrowing portrayal of a missing child's mother in Ben Affleck's "Gone Baby Gone." With this nod, Ryan caps off a year that has including winning countless Best Supporting Actress awards including: the National Board of Review, the New York Film Critics Circle, the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, the Washington Area Film Critics Association, the Boston Society of Film Critics, the San Francisco Film Critics Circle, the Phoenix Film Critics Society, the Southeastern Film Critics Association. Ryan is also nominated for a Screen Actors Guild award for this performance.

"Thank you so much to the Academy for this honor. In a year with so many great films, it is truly amazing to be nominated in the company of such talent actresses. I must thank Ben Affleck who is an extraordinary and gifted writer and director. I also want to thank Aaron Stockard, who wrote the script with Ben, and Dennis Lehane, for giving me Helene - this wonderfully delicious role to play. I am forever grateful to my fellow cast members, Miramax, and everyone else involved in 'Gone Baby Gone,'" said Amy Ryan.

"There Will Be Blood," a Miramax co-production with Paramount Vantage, was honored with nominations for Best Picture, Best Actor for Daniel Day-Lewis, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay for Paul Thomas Anderson, Best Cinematography for Robert Elswit, Best Film Editing for Dylan Tichenor, Best Art Direction for Jack Fisk and Best Sound Editing for Matthew Wood. Day-Lewis previously received an Academy Award for his performance in "My Left Foot" in 1990 and was nominated for his performances in "Gangs of New York" in 2003 and "In the Name of the Father" in 1994. Anderson was previously nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay for "Magnolia" in 2000 and "Boogie Nights" in 1998. Cinematographer Robert Elswit was previously nominated for his work on 2006's "Good Night, and Good Luck." Today's nominations mark the first Academy Award nominations for Dylan Tichenor, Jack Fisk and Matthew Wood.

*Both "No Country For Old Men" and "There Will Be Blood" are co- productions with Paramount Vantage.

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Source: Miramax Films

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What Do You Get When You Cram Eight of Today's Hottest Comics onto One Disc? 'The Best of Comedy Central(R) Presents: Uncensored' DVD Hits Stores on Tuesday, February 5

Their comedic styles vary from in-your-face, offensive, observant, soft, to somewhat out there (puppets, anyone?). We guarantee you'll end up laughing no matter who's holding the mic. Released by COMEDY CENTRAL Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment, "The Best of Comedy Central(R) Presents: Uncensored" DVD arrives in stores nationwide on Tuesday, February 5 and will also be available at http://shop.comedycentral.com/.

"The Best of Comedy Central(R) Presents: Uncensored" DVD features original stand-up specials from Lewis Black, Dane Cook, Jeff Dunham, Jim Gaffigan, Mitch Hedberg, Demetri Martin, Carlos Mencia and Brian Regan.

"COMEDY CENTRAL Presents" provides one of the few remaining showcases for top stand-up talent. It is filmed in New York City and features today's best comics performing a half-hour of stand-up with a special set design to reflect each comedian's material and personality.

Currently, the 12th season of "COMEDY CENTRAL Presents" airs every Friday night beginning on January 11 with two all-new episodes airing each week at 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. ET/PT. Future episodes of this season will include stand-up performances from Jo Koy, Hard N' Phirm, Eugene Mirman, Leo Allen, Lavell Crawford, Robert Kelly, Bonnie McFarlane, Rich Vos and many more. Plus, Michael Showalter hosts "COMEDY CENTRAL Presents My First Time," a special half-hour where comedians Michael Ian Black, Mike Birbiglia and Bonnie McFarlane talk about their first times performing stand-up.

COMEDY CENTRAL, the only all-comedy network, currently is seen in more than 91 million homes nationwide. COMEDY CENTRAL is owned by, and is a registered trademark of, Comedy Partners, a wholly-owned division of VIACOM Inc.'s (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:and) (NYSE:VIA.B) MTV Networks. COMEDY CENTRAL's Internet address is www.comedycentral.com. For up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs visit Press Central, COMEDY CENTRAL's press Web site at www.comedycentral.com/press.

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 140 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services -- MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN/THE N, VH1 CLASSIC, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 300 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

Source: COMEDY CENTRAL Corporate Communications

Web site: http://www.comedycentral.com/
http://shop.comedycentral.com/

Flavor Flav Gets Clocked! 'The Comedy Central Roast of Flavor Flav: Extended & Uncensored' DVD Hits Stores on Tuesday, February 12

Features Roast Master Katt Williams and Roasters Carrot Top, Greg Giraldo, Ice-T, Jeffrey Ross, Jimmy Kimmel, Lisa Lampanelli, Brigitte Nielsen, Patton Oswalt, Snoop Dogg, Sommore, Among Others

-- Flavor Flav's song lyrics to "You're Gonna Get Yours" say it best ... "Subject of suckers -- object of hate, who's the one some think is great? I'm that one -- son of a gun!" This holds true at "The COMEDY CENTRAL Roast of Flavor Flav," where rap-master Flav takes a "rapping" to a whole new level. Released via COMEDY CENTRAL Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment, "The Comedy Central Roast of Flavor Flav: Extended & Uncensored" DVD arrives in stores nationwide on Tuesday, February 12 and will also be available at http://shop.comedycentral.com/.

"The Comedy Central Roast of Flavor Flav: Extended & Uncensored" DVD bonus materials feature over 40 additional minutes including celebrity red carpet interviews, Flav giving a backstage tour and Flav-clock-cam bonus footage.

Comedian Katt Williams heads the festivities as the evening's Roast Master. This year's Roasters include Carrot Top, Greg Giraldo, Ice-T, Jeffrey Ross, Jimmy Kimmel, Lisa Lampanelli, Brigitte Nielsen, Patton Oswalt, Snoop Dogg, Sommore, among others. Throughout the evening, DJ Spinderella was spinning the joints as each Roaster threw some zingers at Flav. Highlights include: Katt William's introduction, "A look back at the life and times of Flav, none of which he can remember," Lisa Lampanelli's quip, "Flav, enough with the clock, you can take it off, you haven't had to be anywhere in 13 years" and a special rhyme from rapper Snoop Dogg.

Flavor Flav, born William J. Drayton, is credited as rap music's original "Hype Man." Flav is celebrating his 20th year in the rap business and is currently on tour with Public Enemy front man and partner Chuck D. Flav has starred in VH1's "Surreal Life," "Strange Love" and the record-setting "Flavor of Love" series.

"The COMEDY CENTRAL Roast of Flavor Flav" is executive produced by Joel Gallen from Tenth Planet Productions, who also executive produced and directed the Emmy-nominated "The COMEDY CENTRAL Roast of William Shatner" as well as "The COMEDY CENTRAL Roast of Pamela Anderson." Elizabeth Porter serves as the executive in charge for the network.

Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation, a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , a global entertainment company that produces and distributes filmed entertainment through the Paramount Motion Picture Group. PHE is responsible for the worldwide sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment products on behalf of various parties including: Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks SKG, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, CBS, PBS and Hasbro and for providing home entertainment fulfillment services for DreamWorks Animation Home Entertainment.

COMEDY CENTRAL, the only all-comedy network, currently is seen in more than 91 million homes nationwide. COMEDY CENTRAL is owned by, and is a registered trademark of, Comedy Partners, a wholly-owned division of VIACOM Inc.'s (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:and) (NYSE:VIA.B) MTV Networks. COMEDY CENTRAL's Internet address is www.comedycentral.com. For up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs visit Press Central, COMEDY CENTRAL's press Web site at www.comedycentral.com/press.

Source: COMEDY CENTRAL Corporate Communications

Web site: http://shop.comedycentral.com/
http://www.comedycentral.com/

-- Brazil -- the world's largest ethanol exporter -- is in the midst of a bio-fuel boom. Yet as the riches pile up, conditions grow worse for many of the sugar cane workers. Over 3 years, cane harvesters have suffered 82,000 injuries and more than 300 deaths. A BLOOMBERG TELEVISION(R) half-hour primetime special report, which airs this Thursday, documents the abuses endured by Brazil's army of migrant workers who harvest the sugar cane that is turned into ethanol.

Hosted by anchor Mike Schneider, the special report, titled "Deadly Brew: The Human Toll of Ethanol," will take BLOOMBERG TELEVISION viewers to the sugar cane fields of Brazil. There they'll meet a group of workers jailed for more than a month because they went on strike against an ethanol mill; a former sugar cane cutter-turned union leader, Carlita da Costa, who's fighting for basic rights for her 1,500 union members; and a Brazil Labor Ministry prosecutor.

"Deadly Brew: The Human Toll of Ethanol," will air in the US on Thursday, January 24th at 7:00PM, 9:00PM and 11:00PM ET, Friday, January 25th at 11PM ET and Saturday, January 26th at 8:30AM ET. The special will air in the UK, Asia and Brazil on Friday, January 25th at 11:00 ET with repeats throughout the weekend.

This exclusive content and follow up reports are available to the public on the BLOOMBERG TELEVISION network, as well as to users of the BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL(R) service. Clips from the interviews will be archived and available via the BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL service.

About Bloomberg Television

The BLOOMBERG TELEVISION(R) service is the only worldwide 24-hour business and financial television network, broadcasting in seven languages to more than 200 million homes via eleven channels. BLOOMBERG TELEVISION programming is created exclusively by the global BLOOMBERG NEWS(R) service with more than 2,300 professionals in over 130 bureaus. The dynamic BLOOMBERG TELEVISION screen adds depth and context to on-air reports, providing viewers with charts, breaking news, stock quotes and relevant stock indexes in real time gleaned from the news, data and analytics tools of the BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL(R) service.

About Bloomberg

Bloomberg is the leading global provider of financial data, news and analytics. The BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL(R) service and Bloomberg's media services provide real-time and archived financial and market data, pricing, trading, news and communications tools in a single, integrated package to corporations, news organizations, financial and legal professionals and individuals around the world. Bloomberg's media services include the global BLOOMBERG NEWS(R) service with more than 2,300 professionals in over 130 bureaus worldwide; the BLOOMBERG TELEVISION(R) 24-hour business and financial network produced and distributed worldwide on eleven channels in seven languages; and BLOOMBERG RADIO(R) services providing up-to-the-minute news on XM, Sirius and WorldSpace satellite radio globally and on WBBR 1130AM in New York. In addition, Bloomberg publishes BLOOMBERG MARKETS(R) magazine and BLOOMBERG PRESS(R) books for investment professionals. For more information please visit http://www.bloomberg.com/.

BLOOMBERG, BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL, BLOOMBERG MARKETS, BLOOMBERG NEWS, BLOOMBERG ANYWHERE, BLOOMBERG TELEVISION, BLOOMBERG RADIO, BLOOMBERG PRESS and BLOOMBERG.COM are trademarks and service marks of Bloomberg Finance L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, or its subsidiaries. BTV is a trademark and service mark of Bloomberg L.P., a Delaware limited partnership. All rights reserved.

Source: BLOOMBERG

Web site: http://www.bloomberg.com/

A La Jolla Talent Company Withdrawals From Representing Bree Walker & Jim Lampley

Scott Copeland Talent Agency Terminates Long Association with Troubled Couple

San Diego, CA - Scott Copeland, veteran agent, former top model and founder of the well-known Scott Copeland International Talent Management Company, has announced today the withdrawal of his company from representing long time clients and well-known national media personalities Bree Walker and Jim Lampley. "We must end all association, contractual and otherwise with Bree Walker and Jim Lampley after a long and successful relationship", said Scott Copeland. Although exact reasons for this separation were not announced at this time, the conservative agency in La Jolla has decided to part company due to adverse effects the problems of the couple are causing. " Their off-putting personal problems are being exposed and are now effecting our Agency in a negative manner. Their publicized conduct has deterred potential clients as well as causing a huge distraction in our office. We wish them the very best, but now is the time for complete severance." Copeland further stated.

Scott Copeland Talent www.scottcopelandtalent.com is based in La Jolla California and is known for it's conservative values. They have been in business since 1989.

 -- Illustrious former wrestling superstar Ernest "The Cat" Miller, best know for his character "The Cat" in both Vince McMahon's World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and Ted Turner's former World Champion Wrestling (WCW) leagues has been cast as "Ayatollah", a major role opposite legendary actor Mickey Rourke in the upcoming motion picture "The Wrestler". The film is being directed by one of the movie industry's most respected directors, Darren Aronofsky ("Requiem for a Dream", "The Fountain").

Ernest Miller boasts an auspicious resume in the entertainment industry and is soon to be seen playing the role as Ernie Shavers opposite Michael Jai White in the 2008 television series "The Legend of Bruce Lee". He is also in production on "Blood and Bone" which is expected to hit theatres in early 2009.

Miller was repped by Jordan Yale Levine, who together with his partner, Franco Sama owns Fylmar Productions, LLC -- Fylmar Productions, best known for executive producing independent feature films ("Tooth & Nail", "Life Goes On") and television ("Behind the Curtains"), recently expanded by opening a talent management division to which they signed Miller as one of their select few clients.

Source: Fylmar Productions, LLC

Web site: http://www.fylmar.com/

Legends of Rock Take 'One' Stage for Super Musical Event

Hotel Scottsdale Exclusive Location for 'The Super Jam'

- Dmytro Development, LLC, Arizona's #1 Green Developer, is proud to announce "The Super Jam," a first- of-its-kind joining of the legends of music creating an exclusive, ticketed event scheduled for Saturday, February 2, 2008 at the Hotel Scottsdale.

For one spectacular night only, renowned legends of rock, pop and country will come together to perform for a once-in-a-lifetime, multi-genre All Star Jam. Invited artists include: Pat Travers, Boz Scaggs, Eddie Montgomery (Montgomery Gentry), Eric Martin (Mr. Big), Mark Farner (Grand Funk Railroad), Paul Rodgers (Bad Company and Queen), Steven Tyler (Aerosmith), Tim McGraw, and Toby Keith. Retired NFL star and Gridiron Great Kyle Turley will also perform live.

"'The Super Jam' will be one of the most exciting events to take place during Super Bowl Week," said Chris Burka, CEO of Dmytro Development, LLC. "Our team has assembled some of the biggest musical acts in one setting, and our sponsorship exhibits our commitment to making this a spectacular week for our community and the tens of thousands of guests we are about to host from around the world. This Super Bowl Eve extravaganza is going to be a can't miss event." Saturday's all-star back band will include: Johnny Gunn of Eddie Money, Tommy Miller of The Allman Brothers Band,

Donny Baldwin of Jefferson Starship, Steve Salinas of Cold Blood and Dell Bruchette of the Greg Kihn Band. In addition, the stage will feature a special performance from #1 Las Vegas act and premier Scottsdale party band Zowie Bowie, all hosted by CMT's Cowboy Troy.

"People are going to be blown away when they see who's hitting the stage for this party," said legendary rock guitarist Pat Travers. "It's very rare for this type of talent to come together in one place on one night, and we can't wait to take the stage and perform."

"The Super Jam" will feature celebrity host Mike Ditka and other champions from the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund, a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to retired NFL players. Dmytro's association with the Gridiron Greats is a natural fit, as both work to improve the quality of life for people through their core values and guiding principles.

For this one-night-only event, The Hotel Scottsdale, one of Arizona's most unique boutique hotels with picturesque courtyards and lush gardens, will be transformed into a "Super Jam" party and concert stage, with VIP rooms, exclusive cabanas and party areas, making it the place to be on the eve of the big game. Having recently completed a major renovation process, the hotel now features a fresh Spanish Mediterranean theme with luxurious guest rooms, and a remodeled lounge, pool, and business and conference center.

Dmytro Development, LLC, a contemporary, functional and environmentally superior development firm is organizing "The Super Jam" in order to bring something special to the region as the community prepares to host the world. As stewards of the communities in which its employees work, Dmytro works to ensure all company projects are designed and built featuring the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design(TM) (LEED) sustainable rating system. Dmytro has adopted the LEED(TM) rating as a design requirement for all its commercial building projects. "We are proud and excited to bring the legends of rock together for the first time in Phoenix for the big game," said Burka.

A premiere regional company, Dmytro will be one of the most active sponsors of events during the entire week leading up to the big game. "The Super Jam" will be the signature event for "Green Life," a series of exciting, high profile affairs presented by Dmytro Development during the FBR Open and Super Bowl XLII promoting sustainability and environmentally responsible building practices in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

"'The Super Jam' will be the most high energy all-star party of all time," commented two-time Grammy nominated performer Johnny Gunn. "Legends like this just don't ever get a chance to get together and play. It's really legends coming together for legends, and every one of us and our friends who are going to show up that night are thrilled that we were invited."

"The Super Jam" will promote the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund, a non- profit corporation that has been established to provide financial assistance and coordination of social services to retired players who are in dire need due to a variety of reasons including inadequate disability and/or pensions.

"While tickets still remain available, they are going fast," said Burka. "The response has been great and this is going to be a sell-out."

For tickets, the public can go to: www.dmytrodevelopment.com or www.gridirongreats.org, or http://www.teamonetickets.com/parties/super-bowl/gridiron-greats-super-bowl- party.

Contemporary, functional and environmentally superior development defines Dmytro. At Dmytro, pronounced "metro," the "d" is silent -- like our impact on the environment. We lead Phoenix with unparalleled, money-saving and environmentally sound 21st century office/retail/ residential development. All Dmytro projects are LEED(TM) certified (or rated) construction. For more information visit www.dmytrodevelopment.com.

About the Gridiron Greats

The Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund provides financial assistance and coordination of social services to retired NFL players in dire need, focusing on the humanitarian side of post-football-related issues and providing hands- on assistance to help players deal with hardships they may face after football. For more information visit www.gridirongreats.org.

Source: Dmytro Development, LLC

Web site: http://www.dmytrodevelopment.com/
http://www.gridirongreats.org/

-- Quentin Tarantino was honored last night with the 6th Annual Ray-Ban Visionary Award, presented by Ray-Ban and The Creative Coalition, at Harry O's in Park City, UT. Many of Tarantino's friends and peers were close by to celebrate his special recognition, including Harvey and Bob Weinstein, Tim Daly, Sandra Oh and Marcia Gay Harden.

"It's particularly cool to get an award from Ray-Ban," commented Mr. Tarantino during his acceptance speech. "When I'm writing my scripts, the only time I've ever really used the brand names as opposed to describing what something is, is Zippo lighters and Ray-Bans. 'He puts on his Ray-Bans as he flips on his Zippo.'"

Dennis Hopper, whom Quentin collaborated with in the 1993 hit "True Romance" and 2008's "Hell Ride," presented Quentin with the award designed as a pair gold-plated Wayfarers, one of Ray-Ban's most popular and iconic styles.

A Visionary Oscar-winning screenwriter and Palme D'Or-winning director, Quentin Tarantino has distinguished himself as one of the industry's finest and most original talents. Tarantino quickly rose to stardom with the 1992 Sundance debut of "Reservoir Dogs" and has since achieved legendary cult status with such films as "Pulp Fiction," "Grindhouse," "Jackie Brown," and "Kill Bill."

Tarantino commented how fulfilling it was for him to return to Sundance for the first time since his debut in 1992, this time as a jury member and an accomplished director with six films to his credit.

The evening concluded with a special musical performance by American synth rock band The Bravery. Their latest album, The Sun and the Moon, was released in 2007 to much critical acclaim and features the singles "Believe" and "Time Won't Let Me Go." The band has recently toured with Incubus and The Smashing Pumpkins.

The Ray-Ban Visionary Award in partnership with The Creative Coalition is in its 6th year and is proud to honor the work and dedication of an individual who possesses extraordinary passion, creativity and leadership, and whose work showcases vision, imagination and originality. Previous award winners include actors Aaron Eckhart, Matt Dillon, Kevin Bacon, President of HBO Films Colin Callender and EVP/COO New Line Productions and President of Fine Line Features Mark Ordesky.

Authenticity and tradition are the hallmark values behind Ray-Ban's history and success that turned it into an international expression of style and passion. That style and passion has been showcased in some of cinema's most iconic films. As Ray-Ban celebrates its 70th birthday the brand is as committed as ever to the film community as is demonstrated by their return to the Sundance Film Festival as an official sponsor.

About Ray-Ban

Beginning in 1937 with the early Aviator style, the introduction of other classics such as the Wayfarer in 1952 and continuing today, Ray-Ban is a brand that embodies America and adventure, great cities and wide-open spaces, heroism, individuality and authenticity. Ray-Ban is the world's best known eyewear brand and global leader in its sector. All models in the Ray-Ban collections are products of meticulous, original styling that translates the best of the latest fashion trends into an ever-contemporary look for millions of Ray-Ban wearers around the world. Introduced to the silver screen in 1961, the unique Ray-Ban lifestyle is embodied in its collections, reflected throughout hundreds of films, and remains the choice eyewear brand of both in real life and in films.

About The Creative Coalition

The Creative Coalition (www.thecreativecoalition.org) is the leading 501 (C)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan social and public advocacy organization of the arts and entertainment community. Founded in 1989 by prominent members of the creative community, The Creative Coalition is dedicated to educating and mobilizing its members on issues of public importance, primarily public education, the First Amendment, arts advocacy, media literacy, destigmatizing mental illness and stemming runaway production. Headquartered in New York City, The Creative Coalition also has offices in Washington, DC, Los Angeles and San Francisco. The Creative Coalition does not endorse or raise funds for political parties or candidates.

Luxottica Group is a global leader in eyewear, with over 5,900 optical and sun retail stores in North America, Asia-Pacific, China, South Africa and Europe and a strong brand portfolio that includes Ray-Ban, the best-selling sun and prescription eyewear brand in the world, as well as, among others, license brands Bvlgari, Burberry, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Polo Ralph Lauren, Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo and Versace, and key house brands Vogue, Persol, Arnette and REVO. In addition to a global wholesale network that touches 130 countries, the Group manages leading retail brands such as LensCrafters and Pearle Vision in North America, OPSM and Laubman & Pank in Asia-Pacific, and Sunglass Hut globally. The Group's products are designed and manufactured in six Italy-based high-quality manufacturing plants and in the only two China-based plants wholly-owned by a premium eyewear manufacturer. For fiscal year 2006,

Luxottica Group (NYSE: LUX; MTA: LUX) posted consolidated net sales of Euro 4.7 billion. Additional information on the Group is available at www.luxottica.com.

Source: Ray-Ban

Web site: http://www.ray-ban.com/
http://www.thecreativecoalition.org/
http://www.luxottica.com/

CLOVERFIELD: A Monster Hit at the US Box Office!

-- Paramount Pictures' eagerly-anticipated 'CLOVERFIELD', generated monstrous figures at the US box office this weekend, grossing an estimated US$41m in its first three days of release. Directed by Matt Reeves and produced by JJ Abrams, the film averaged US$12.020 from 3,411 theatres and broke the 11-year-old record for the biggest opening weekend gross for a film debuting in January. It also set a new opening weekend record for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.

"I think this movie defines what we want to do at Paramount," said Vice Chairman Rob Moore. " It is a movie that took a big creative risk. We really wanted to be in business with J.J. and his team, who came up with a really creative execution. And the marketing and distribution team were able to execute a great campaign."

Paramount Pictures Presents A Bad Robot Production "Cloverfield" starring Lizzy Caplan, Jessica Lucas, T. J. Miller, Michael Stahl-David, Mike Vogel and Odette Yustman. The film is directed by Matt Reeves and written by Drew Goddard. The producers are J.J. Abrams and Bryan Burk. The executive producers are Guy Riedel and Sherryl Clark. The director of photography is Michael Bonvillain, ASC. The production designer is Martin Whist. The editor is Kevin Stitt, A.C.E. The costume designer is Ellen Mirojnick. The visual effects are by Double Negative and Tippett Studio.

On the eve of his departure for Japan, Rob (Michael Stahl-David) sees his going-away party as an opportunity to confess unresolved feelings and tie up loose ends. His agenda takes an unexpected turn when a jolt shakes the revellers. The crowd quiets down to watch news reports of an earthquake, then rushes to the roof to assess the damage. A fireball explodes on the distant horizon. A power failure follows. Confusion gives way to panic as the partygoers stumble through the blackout and into the streets.

Amid the human screams and one inhuman roar, Rob and his friends must traverse a landscape that has changed, overtaken by something otherworldly, terrifying, monstrous...

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global company that produces and distributes filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading entertainment content company with prominent and respected brands including Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks. The company's labels include Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, DreamWorks, MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Digital Entertainment, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., Paramount Studios, and Worldwide Television Distribution.

'CLOVERFIELD' will open across the UK & Ireland on February 1st, 2008.

Source: Paramount Pictures (UK)

LATV Networks Acquires American Latino TV, Widely Broadening Scope of Its Programming, Distribution and Advertising Offerings Throughout the U.S.

-- LATV Networks, LLC (LATV), the nation's first bilingual music/entertainment network distributed via digital multicast, announced today that it has acquired American Latino TV (ALTV), the syndication and production company for English-language television shows created by and for bicultural/bilingual U.S. Latinos. The multi-million dollar agreement includes numerous award-winning broadcast syndicated properties such as the weeklies American Latino TV and LatiNation, ALTV's substantial library of video content as well as the New York City-based production, sales and marketing office. In addition, the deal marks LATV's entry into broadcast syndication.

"LATV and American Latino TV have both been at the forefront of shaping the bi-cultural programming marketplace by delivering unique, compelling programming to an ever-growing audience. The synergies between the two companies made it a natural acquisition for LATV as we continue with our mission of reaching today's Hispanic youth market," said Howard Bolter, LATV President and COO. "This deal will greatly enhance our distribution relationships, complement our programming strategy and increase our viewership domestically and internationally."

As a consultant for LATV, former ALTV President and Executive Producer Robert Rose, will continue as Executive Producer of the ALTV weeklies, as well as overseeing LATV's broadcast syndication arm. ALTV Supervising Producer Renzo Devia will also join LATV as a consultant. Adds Mr. Bolter, "Both Robert and Renzo bring a fresh perspective to LATV and we are thrilled to have them as part of the family."

"With ALTV joining LATV, the company's consolidated programming assets and its extensive web strategy give advertisers a unique ability to combine the reach of established broadcast syndication with the frequency of a rapidly-growing digital broadcast network," said Mr. Rose. "It is a win across the board for our affiliates, advertisers, staffers and most importantly, our audience."

ALTV produces, markets and distributes high-quality, award-winning, original content focusing on U.S.-born Latinos and is the oldest and largest television syndication company targeting Latinos with culturally relevant, English-language television programming and media. ALTV's programming includes American Latino TV, LatiNation, and the American Latino Presents quarterly, one-hour specials including the American Latino TV Awards. American Latino TV is an award-winning program currently in its sixth season and with broadcast distribution in over 102 cities and 76 million homes representing almost 70 percent of all television homes and over 90 percent of U.S. Hispanic homes. LatiNation is in its fourth season with distribution in over 90 cities, representing over 85 percent of U.S. Hispanic homes.

About LATV:

Headquartered in Los Angeles, LATV is the nation's first bilingual entertainment/music network distributed via digital multicast. A pioneer in bicultural youth broadcasting, LATV has been in the Los Angeles market since 2001 and launched nationally on April 23, 2007. Post-Newsweek Stations, Inc. is an investor in the national network and has a minority ownership interest in the Company as well as a seat on its Board of Directors. Targeting the 18- to 34-year-old Latino, LATV's programming bouquet offers a range of content that includes multi-genre music, lifestyle and entertainment. The network is ad-supported and offers an array of programming that is original and exclusive. For more information, visit LATV online at http://www.latv.com/.

Source: LATV

Web site: http://www.latv.com/

-- What happens when a scheming assistant, neurotic photographer, high-strung ex-model, carousing fashion editor and the boss's hot-tempered daughter work together in a glamour magazine office? Find out during TV Land's Just Shoot Me! Launch Party on Saturday, January 26 from 9:00pm - 6:00am and Sunday, January 27 from 9:00pm - 6:00am ET/PT. The 16-hour event will showcase hilarious episodes from the hit series including the groundbreaking "Back Issues" episode as writer Maya Gallo (Laura San Giacomo) asks her estranged father Jack (George Segal) for help, "The Burning House" when Finch (David Spade) makes his directorial debut and "The Write Stuff" when Nina recreates her famous supermodel pose.

In addition, TVLand.com will stream five full episodes daily, beginning January 26, with weekly updates. The website will feature character bios, a comprehensive episode guide, trivia game and photo gallery.

Just Shoot Me! premiered on NBC on March 4, 1997. The show was a hit and became one of television's most popular sitcoms running for seven seasons. Set in the office of a cutting-edge fashion magazine, Just Shoot Me! follows the lives of its staff members -- a writer (Laura San Giacomo) so desperate for employment she reluctantly goes to work for her father (George Segal), the owner of "Blush" magazine; the sarcastic assistant Dennis Finch (David Spade), the neurotic ex-model Nina Van Horn (Wendie Malick) and the philandering photographer Elliot DiMauro (Enrico Colantoni). This hilarious office comedy reflects the ways employees try to balance their careers and personal lives while trying to keep their sanity.

TV Land continues to build the ultimate entertainment brand on all platforms for consumers in their 40s and 50s. Armed with a slate of original programming, newly acquired classic and contemporary TV, hit movies and its redesigned website -- TVLand.com -- the network is uniquely positioned to superserve the first generation of Americans who grew up alongside television. The network's program mix features original programming, popular dramas, sitcoms and westerns in a fun-filled, pop culture environment featuring a roster of popular shows including All in the Family, M*A*S*H, The Andy Griffith Show and Just Shoot Me, which joins TV Land in January, 2008. In the coming months, the network will roll out a slate of new original series such as High School Reunion, She's Got The Look, Family Foreman and The Big 4-0. TVLand.com, the network's Emmy Award-winning website, is devoted to all aspects of entertainment including TV, music and movies and features full- length episodes, a movie trailer database and over a dozen radio stations. TV Land is now seen in over 90 million U.S. homes.

About MTV Networks

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 140 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services -- MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN/THE N, VH1 CLASSIC, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 300 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

Source: TV Land

Web site: http://www.tvland.com/

TV One Commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Holiday with Two Documentary Specials on Monday, January 21

-- On Monday, January 21, TV One commemorates the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the network's fourth birthday with the world premiere of the TV One original hour-long special, MLK: A Dream Deferred at 8 PM followed by the TV One premiere of MLK: The Making of a Holiday from 9-10 (all times ET).

MLK: A Dream Deferred. compares the state of race relations in America forty years after the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. against the words and dreams that the legendary civil rights leader wrote and spoke many years ago.

Every year America commemorates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with community parades and television news footage showing Dr. King fighting segregation in the South and reciting his dream of racial harmony on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. But how have the lives of black Americans changed in the aftermath of Dr. King?

Hosted and narrated by award-winning actor Isaiah Washington, MLK: A Dream Deferred explores the issues of race, education, and poverty through the lives and stories of individuals that move beyond the biographical stories about Dr. King, and into the microcosm of ordinary human relations today, where the film discovers Dr. King's heroic spirit often endures.

Noted celebrities, including Academy Award winning actress Halle Berry, Sanaa Lathan, Regina King and Hill Harper speak excerpts from Dr. King's most famous speeches throughout the special. MLK: A Dream Deferred repeats at 11 PM.

At 9 PM, TV One airs the documentary MLK: The Making of a Holiday, which chronicles the life and accomplishments of Dr. King and the quest by many politicians and celebrities to honor his birthday as a national holiday, which became a reality in 1985. Hosted by actor LeVar Burton, the program features the key leaders in the holiday movement including Coretta Scott King, Stevie Wonder and prominent members of Congress. Also featured in the program is the music of Stevie Wonder and other musical artists. An encore play is scheduled for midnight.

Earlier in the holiday weekend, TV One gives viewers one last chance to see the complete Roots series on TV One on Sunday, January 20 beginning at 2 PM and concluding on Monday, January 21 at 4 PM, Closing out the 30th anniversary celebration, this special 26-hour marathon event, which airs the same week in January that the original mini-series premiered in 1977, includes both the initial groundbreaking mini-series Roots and its highly successful sequel mini-series Roots: The Next Generations shown back to back in their entirety.

Launched on the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday holiday in January 2004, TV One (www.tvoneonline.com) serves nearly 43 million households (Nielsen Jan. 2008 estimate), offering a broad range of lifestyle and entertainment-oriented original programming, classic series, movies, fashion and music designed to entertain, inform and inspire a diverse audience of adult African American viewers. TV One's investors include Radio One (Nasdaq: ROIA and ROIAK; www.radio-one.com), the largest radio company that primarily targets African American and urban listeners; Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA and CMCSK; www.comcast.com), the leading cable television company in the country; The DirecTV Group; Constellation Ventures; Syndicated Communications; and Opportunity Capital Partners.

Source: TV One

CT: Lynn McReynolds, +1-410-268-0275, lynn@mcreynoldselek.com, for
TV One

Web site: http://www.tvoneonline.com/

Emmy(R)- and Golden Globe(R)-Nominated Actress Marcia Cross to Join Lifetime Networks and Members of Congress From Both Parties at Capitol Hill Press Conference

Will Deliver Record 20 Million Signatures Collected on myLifetime.com in Support of Eradicating 'Drive-Through' Mastectomies

-- "Desperate Housewives" star Marcia Cross will join Lifetime, Senator Landrieu (D-LA) and Representatives DeLauro (D-CT) and Moran (R-KS), at a Capitol Hill press conference to give voice to the 20 million signatures collected on myLifetime.com urging Congress to end the practice of "drive-through" mastectomies, when women are forced to leave the hospital following their physically and emotionally difficult breast cancer surgeries before they and their doctors may feel they are ready to go home. Senator Landrieu and Representatives DeLauro and Moran are championing the bipartisan Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2007 (S.459/H.R 758), which includes no mandates but allows a woman and her doctor to decide if she is best off going home or staying in the hospital for at least 48 hours after having a mastectomy.

The bipartisan Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2007 (S.459/H.R 758) allows a woman and her doctor to decide whether she should recuperate for at least 48 hours in the hospital or whether she has enough support to get quality care at home. It does not mandate a hospital stay, if both the woman and her doctor feel it unnecessary. The bill is sponsored by Representative DeLauro (D-CT) in the House and Senator Snowe (R-ME) in the Senate. To date, the legislation has 204 co-sponsors in the House and 18 in the Senate. Lifetime's online petition at myLifetime.com to end "drive-through" mastectomies has been signed more than 20 million times at myLifetime.com.

ABOUT LIFETIME

LIFETIME is the leader in women's television and one of the top-rated basic cable television networks. A diverse, multi-media company, LIFETIME is committed to offering the highest quality entertainment and information programming, and advocating on a wide range of issues affecting women and their families. LIFETIME Television, Lifetime Movie Network, Lifetime Real Women and Lifetime Digital (including myLifetime.com) are part of LIFETIME Entertainment Services, a 50/50 joint venture of The Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company.

ABOUT MARCIA CROSS

Marcia Cross is a passionate advocate for breast cancer awareness, as she has several friends who are survivors. Cross was upset to learn that women have had to endure "drive-through" mastectomies, and was eager to travel to Washington, D.C., to meet with Members of Congress to bring attention to this issue. Cross can currently be seen starring on television's hottest dramedy "Desperate Housewives" on ABC. As 'Bree Van De Kamp,' the ultimate perfectionist, Cross brings to life Wisteria Lane's most complex character. Last year she was nominated for an Emmy Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. In the show's first season, Cross received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series Comedy, and an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. The critically acclaimed show won a Golden Globe for Best Television Series Comedy, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series and a People's Choice Award for Favorite New TV Drama. Aside from her successful career as an actress, Cross has also made time to continue her education. She recently completed her clinical training to earn a Masters Degree in Psychology. Cross makes her home in Los Angeles with her husband and twin daughters.

Source: LIFETIME Networks

Web site: http://www.lifetimetv.com/

Line 6 Announces Spider Jam(TM)

-- Line 6, Inc. (http://www.line6.com/), the industry leader in amp-modeling technology, announces Spider Jam(TM), the new standard in jamming tools and a powerful addition to the Spider(TM) III family of modeling amplifiers. Packed with hundreds of artist-designed presets, Smart Control FX and the best band in the world, Spider Jam begins where other amplifiers end.

Boasting the revolutionary Endless Jam engine, Spider Jam features over 100 loops and drum grooves expertly recorded and impeccably performed by the A-list of Nashville and L.A. session aces. Guitarists can write, record or solo for hours with the musicians that helped lift Jimmy Page, Steve Vai, Ozzy Osbourne, Pete Townshend, Faith Hill, Randy Travis, Shania Twain and countless more into music industry icons.

More than a jam buddy, songwriting tool and recording device, the 75-watt power section, 12" Celestion(R) Custom speaker and 2" tweeter give Spider Jam a brawny, commanding tone. Small enough for the bedroom, loud enough for the stage, it bridges the gap between practice amp and battle-ready stage rig. Plus, with aux ins and Line 6 A.I.R.(TM) direct outs, Spider Jam is versatile enough for the most discriminating studio's gear list.

"Spider Jam is full of instant musical inspiration," says Marcus Ryle, senior vice president of research and development at Line 6. "Its combination of rhythm section chemistry, sound-on-sound loop recording and powerful rock star presets is totally unique and an absolute blast to play."

Incorporated in 1996, Line 6 is the industry leader in amp modeling technology, renowned for developing today's standard-issue gear for stage and studio, including the award-winning POD(R). Headquartered in Calabasas, California, Line 6 currently has a presence in over 60 countries worldwide with offices in the U.S. and U.K. For more information visit http://www.line6.com/.

Source: Line 6, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.line6.com/

-- Actor/director Bryan Cranston plays the protagonist in an original dramatic series premiering January 20 on AMC. Called Breaking Bad, the show centers on a high school chemistry teacher, Walter White, who is diagnosed with a terminal illness and opts to run a drug lab to support his family. The title refers to the idiomatic verb, 'to break bad,' meaning to defy authority.

Cranston, who launched his star on Fox's popular sitcom, Malcolm in the Middle, is also developing online video content with collaborative scriptwriting site NetStudio.TV. Currently he is guiding its Web community members in developing a horror property called Fright Site, and later in 2008 he will develop and star in other NetStudio.TV projects. He joins a growing roster of pedigreed showrunners co-creating online scripts and videos with NetStudio.TV.

'We've been fans of Bryan Cranston since long before Malcolm in the Middle, and we're completely thrilled to be supporting one of the most compelling and innovative video projects on the Web,' said Bernadine Santistevan, CEO of NetStudio.TV. 'The tagline of Bryan's AMC show is 'An uncontrolled experiment with the American dream,' which also echoes the convention-bucking spirit of NetStudio.TV.

'It's a huge endorsement of what we do that NetStudio.TV is the platform of choice of one of the most exciting and talented personalities in the entertainment industry,' added company president Chris Marcantel. 'Cranston's collaboration with NetStudio.TV shows that our novel formula of involving lay users and professional showrunners in content creation works and will continue to work.'

About Bryan Cranston: The three-time Emmy nominee and one-time Golden Globe nominee has appeared in numerous television shows -- from Seinfeld to HBO's From the Earth to the Moon -- and films, including That Thing You Do!, Saving Private Ryan and Little Miss Sunshine. He wrote, produced, directed and starred in the award-winning romantic drama Last Chance.

About NetStudio.TV: Launched in October, the New York startup offers a unique and highly popular collaborative, user-generated script development experience and a growing stable of 'showrunners' and 'reviewers' who comprise its creative community. Partnerships with these media- and taste-makers provide a launch pad for the most promising emerging screenwriting and video talent around the globe.

Source: NetStudio.TV

Web site: http://www.netstudio.tv/

-- A crowd of more than 250 packed a ballroom at the Palms Resort and Casino in Las Vegas to bid on premium, adult-themed domain names at Internext Expo, the world's largest business-to-business online and digital media adult conference. The private auction was hosted by Moniker.com, the leading provider of Domain Asset Management(TM), who also brokered the sales.

To view all the domains sold in the live auction, visit http://marketplacepro.moniker.com/auction/events/185/results.html

During intense live bidding, more than 60 domains sold for an estimated $1.1 million; final sales figures will be available after the concurrent online adult domain auction concludes on Friday, January 25. One of the largest sales of the evening was of SickSiteNetwork, a group of successful sites, including ConsumptionJunction.com, and a fully functioning business. The full name portfolio and associated business assets will be transferred in the sale.

In conjunction with the live auction, Moniker is still conducting an online auction of premium, adult domain names on its Web site, Moniker.com. To view the complete auction inventory, visit http://marketplacepro.moniker.com/auction/index.html. Bidding will continue until January 25. For more information, contact sales@moniker.com.

Moniker's domain auctions at Internext Expo allow entrepreneurs to purchase online domain names that will add to the overall value of their business or individual portfolio. Moniker was responsible for selling more than $20 million in adult-related domains in 2007, including names sold at separate Internext auctions in Las Vegas and Miami last year. Moniker remains the only Domain Asset Management company and auctioneer for various niche markets including adult, gaming/gambling, affiliate, webmasters, geo-targeted, and more.

About Moniker.com

Moniker the leading provider of Domain Asset Management(TM) services, a complete set of business services that provide companies a single-point-of- access to help manage and maximize the value of their domains. These services include name creation, registration, acquisition, portfolio management, appraisal and escrow services, traffic monetization and after-market sales - all backed by unsurpassed customer service and security.

With more than a decade of experience, Moniker is a top 10 domain registrar, holds the industry's highest customer retention rate and pioneered the industry's first domain appraisal formula. It is considered the industry's premier marketplace to buy and sell domain names.

Source: Moniker

Web site: http://www.moniker.com/

Southwest Airlines, Chase Co-Sponsor Lenny Kravitz 'Love Revolution Tour'

-- Lenny Kravitz fans will be flying high this winter as Southwest Airlines and Chase Card Services, a division of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) , co-sponsor Virgin Records' recording artist Lenny Kravitz's upcoming "Love Revolution Tour." As tour co-sponsors, Southwest Airlines and Chase will offer Rapid Rewards Visa Signature(R) cardmembers and Lenny Kravitz fans a chance to win special give-aways and experiences, such as free flights, access to cardmember-only lounges at some concert venues and even a chance for private meet-and-greet opportunities with Lenny Kravitz.

As co-sponsors of the Lenny Kravitz "Love Revolution Tour," Southwest Airlines and Chase will offer a select number of tickets for the Denver, Philadelphia and San Francisco concerts especially for Southwest Rapid Rewards Visa cardmembers. Additionally, to bring the tour experience to life for cardmembers in those markets, Southwest and Chase will sponsor lounges with special access for current Southwest Rapid Rewards Visa cardmembers who show their card and for those who apply for the card at the concert. While cardmembers enjoy the lounge, Southwest will offer an "in-lounge" sweepstakes for roundtrip tickets to anywhere Southwest Airlines flies.

For die-hard Lenny Kravitz fans in Denver, Philadelphia and San Francisco, Southwest Airlines and Chase are also offering the chance for 10 lucky Rapid Rewards Visa cardmembers in each market to win unique, memorable experiences and concert items, ranging from private meet-and-greet opportunities with Lenny Kravitz to signed memorabilia to concert tickets.

"We are excited to co-sponsor the 'Love Revolution Tour' with our long-time partner Chase," said Amy McKinney, Southwest Airlines Partnership Marketing Specialist. "We continuously look for new ways to bring meaningful experiences to our cardmembers -- giving them the opportunity to see Lenny Kravitz perform and experience the tour is one way to show our appreciation for their loyalty."

"One of the foundations of our partnership with Southwest is to offer Rapid Rewards Visa cardmembers truly unique benefits," said Kian Conley, General Manager, Chase Card Services. "Supporting Lenny Kravitz's tour allows us the opportunity to reward cardmembers with special experiences, and we're excited to offer our cardmembers the chance to connect with such an acclaimed musical artist."

About the "Love Revolution Tour"

Lenny Kravitz's "Get on the Bus with the Love Revolution" exclusive club tour is happening in conjunction with the release of his 8th studio album, It Is Time For A Love Revolution. Featuring 14 new songs, including the singles "Bring It On" and "I'll Be Waiting," the album is the artist's first new release in over three years. As the title indicates, the album is a thunderous rock 'n roll call-to-arms featuring Kravitz singing songs of a love revolution backed by a universal blend of soul, funk, and jazz grooves and the undeniable, anthemic lyricism that's been his trademark from day one. The tour currently has nine scheduled stops in the US and will run from January 17th to February 1st, hitting cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver, Minneapolis, Chicago, Detroit, Boston, Philadelphia and New York.

Bringing Rapid Rewards to Cardmembers

In 2007, marking the 20th anniversary of Southwest Airlines' frequent flyer program, Southwest Airlines and Chase unveiled enhanced benefits for Rapid Rewards Visa Signature cardmembers, including offering Double Reward Dollars on Southwest Airlines flights, Southwest Airlines Vacations package purchases, and Rapid Rewards Preferred Hotel and Rental Car Partner purchases, an appreciation gift of two Rapid Rewards credits on the Cardmember Anniversary plus exclusive offers from Southwest Airlines and Chase. For more information or to apply for the Rapid Rewards Visa Signature Card, visit http://www.southwest.com/flyaway or http://www.chase.com/.

About Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) , the nation's largest carrier in terms of domestic passengers enplaned, currently serves 64 cities in 32 states. Based in Dallas, Southwest currently operates more than 3,400 flights a day and has more than 33,000 employees systemwide.

About JPMorgan Chase & Co.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $1.5 trillion and operations in more than 50 countries. The company has more than 154 million credit cards issued. Under the Chase and JPMorgan brands, the firm serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients. Information about the firm is available at http://www.jpmorganchase.com/.

Source: Virgin Records

Web site: http://www.southwest.com/flyaway
http://www.chase.com/

Paula Wagner, the co-owner and CEO of United Artists Entertainment, issued the following statement regarding her long-time friend and business partner Tom Cruise.

"I have known and worked with Tom for more than 25 years. He's a rock-solid dependable partner, and I have the utmost respect and admiration for his talent, integrity, kindness, and dedication. Andrew Morton's book is a disgraceful piece of gossip-mongering, filled with distortions and outright lies that no sensible person will take seriously. I am not a Scientologist, nor are most of the people Tom and I work with, but that doesn't mean I can sit by silently while he is attacked for his religious beliefs. As a filmmaker and an American, I feel strongly that an individual's religion should have no bearing on their professional life. I have always believed that Americans celebrated these differences, and to see the vitriol that has been directed towards my friend is truly discouraging. It's easy to mock an out-of-context video, but that doesn't change the fact that Tom Cruise is one of the hardest-working and nicest human beings I have ever known."

Source: United Artists Entertainment

'SHOOT DOWN' to Open January 25 Throughout Florida

-- Rogues Harbor Studios' inaugural release, the award-winning documentary "SHOOT DOWN," will open theatrically in select cities January 25.

The film, by first-time director and Rogues Harbor co-founder Cristina Khuly, a Miami native, is the first feature-length film to take on the true and gripping story of the 1996 shoot down of two unarmed U.S. civilian planes by Cuban fighter jets.

The film premiers in Florida tonight at Miami's Gusman Theater. Elected officials including Mayor Manny Diaz and the Hon. Marco Rubio, Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, are expected.

Rogues Harbor Studios is pleased to be working with Marc Halperin and Magic Lamp Releasing on the distribution of the film. Halperin previously released such well known docs as: "HOOP DREAMS," "PARIS IS BURNING," and "TRUTH OR DARE."

Cobb Miami Lakes 17 - Miami Lakes Cobb Hialeah 18 - Miami Lakes Cobb Jupiter 18 - Jupiter

OTHER SOUTH FLORIDA LOCATIONS Regal Delray Beach 18 - Delray Beach Regal Shadowood 16 - Boca Raton

More information about "SHOOT DOWN", theaters, show times and other release cities as available can be found at www.theshootdown.com.

Source: Rogues Harbor Studios

Line 6 Announces ToneCore(TM) DSP Developer Kit

-- Line 6, Inc., the industry leader in digital modeling technology for guitarists, announces the ToneCore(TM) DSP Developer Kit, a programmable stomp box effects development platform that enables anyone with a PC and an interest in Digital Signal Processing to become a hardware effects developer and distributor.

For the first time, anyone with an interest in DSP software development can write, develop, test, and manufacture digital effects hardware without needing any hardware expertise or developing or tooling any electronics or enclosures. This is made possible by the combination of Line 6's ToneCore modular effects platform and Freescale Semiconductor's software development tools.

Line 6's existing ToneCore effects have achieved critical acclaim and are in use by countless musicians around the world. Thanks to its unique, patent-pending modular design, every ToneCore pedal can be transformed into any other effect by inserting a new ToneCore Module into the ToneCore Dock. The ToneCore DSP Developer Kit (TCDDK) provides everything a developer needs to create their own Modules that contain any effect that they create, and can then be used in any existing ToneCore pedal. No hardware development or expertise is required, since the ToneCore platform already provides all the hardware needed.

Included with the TCDDK is a new ToneCore Programmer Dock. This Dock contains all of the functionality of Line 6's existing ToneCore Stereo Dock, but adds a mini-USB connector that is used for programming and testing development using a PC. The TCDDK also includes a new ToneCore Programmable Module that can be programmed via a PC through the Programmer Dock to produce any effect that the developer creates for download. Since the Programmable Module is Flash memory based, it can be used over and over again while experimenting with different algorithms. Once the desired algorithm is complete, the ToneCore Programmer Dock can be used to program additional ToneCore Programmable Modules (available separately) that can be resold directly by the developer.

The ToneCore Developer platform makes use of two powerful Freescale Semiconductor devices. The Programmer Module contains a product from the Freescale JM family of USB microcontrollers, a versatile single chip solution that handles all of the DSP firmware storage and downloading, user interface (including A/D channels for the pots), Flash memory, and a USB port for downloading and debugging of software.

The ToneCore Programmer Dock (and every Dock and ToneCore pedal Line 6 has ever produced) contains a Freescale Symphony(TM) audio DSP56364 signal processor, a 100 MIPS, 24-bit device ideally suited for high performance, low power consumption products like ToneCore. This Symphony DSP provides more processing power than the solution in Line 6's original POD, making it powerful enough for a wide range of audio applications.

Thanks to Freescale's new Symphony Studio Development Tool, everything required to develop software with the TCDDK is available online. By using the extensible development platform Eclipse, Symphony Studio provides DSP users a fresh way to develop, debug and simulate through an Integrated Development Environment (IDE). The software can be downloaded for free at http://www.freescale.com/symphonystudio.

In addition, the source code for a fully functional stereo 2-band state-variable filter is provided that demonstrates the complete functionality of the user interface and the audio processing. With this code, the developer can immediately start modifying the example to create their desired effect.

"The ToneCore DSP Developer Kit begins a new era in audio effects creation," says Marcus Ryle, senior vice president of research and development at Line 6. "Now anyone with a PC and the aptitude can aspire to develop the new effect that becomes a 'must have' sound for musicians."

The ToneCore DSP Developer Kit will be available directly from Line 6 in the Spring of 2008, and will sell for $199 (USD). Additional ToneCore Programmable Modules will also be available for direct purchase.

About Line 6, Inc.

Incorporated in 1996, Line 6 is the industry leader in amp modeling technology, renowned for developing today's standard-issue gear for stage and studio, including the award-winning POD(R). Headquartered in Calabasas, California, Line 6 currently has a presence in over 60 countries worldwide with offices in the U.S. and U.K. For more information visit http://www.line6.com/.

Source: Line 6, Inc.

Web site: http://www.line6.com/

Gibson Guitar Hosts the Gibson Lodge at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah January 19-23, 2008

Gibson Guitar, the world's premier musical instrument maker and leader in music technology will host their official lodge at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City Utah. The Gibson Lodge, known for attracting some of the most famous attendees of the festival will once again offer Fireside Jams and an opportunity to promote Music Rising, a campaign founded by U2's The Edge, producer Bob Ezrin and Gibson Guitar Chairman and CEO Henry Juszkiewicz. (http://www.musicrising.org/). Music Rising will be the theme of this year's lodge with special visual displays. The campaign has aided over 2,500 musicians and over 40,000 students and parishioners since its launch in 2005. Limited Edition Music Rising Epiphone guitars will be on display for all celebrities to autograph which will later be auctioned off for the charity at the Icons of Music Sale in New York in May 2008. Gibson Guitar has also partnered with Entertainment Tonight (ET) and Getty Images who will host exclusive television segments from the lodge and provide celebrity portraits.

During the festival, the "By Invitation Only" Hospitality Lodge, located at The Miners Club, 592 Main Street, will include Gibson Fireside Jam Sessions, ET Interviews, and Getty's Portrait Studio from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily.

ET will showcase the Gibson Fireside Jam Sessions as well as up to the minute happenings from the Sundance festival, with Getty's talented photographers capturing the stars in their most candid moments, and Gibson Guitar will "rock the house" with impromptu jam sessions in the cozy environment on Main Street.

While waiting to pose for their Getty Images portraits or interview with ET, guests will have the opportunity to jam with a collection of Gibson Guitars and a live back-up band. Every year, the jam sessions are charged with high energy and will be the place to occupy the celebrities' time and provide an escape retreat at one of the hottest spots in town. Celebrities such as Justin Timberlake, Jared Leto, Mandy Moore and many others have rocked out on Gibson Les Paul guitars, Epiphone guitars and Slingerland drums.

In addition, celebrities and VIPs will have exclusive use of the state-of-the-art Gibson Tour Bus which will be used for media interviews and shuttle in Park City.

About Gibson Guitar

Gibson is known worldwide for producing classic models in every major style of fretted instrument, including acoustic and electric guitars, mandolins, and banjos. Gibson's HD.6X-PRO Digital Guitar and the Gibson Robot Guitar represents the biggest advance in electric guitar design in over 70 years. Founded in 1894 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and headquartered in Nashville since 1984, Gibson Guitar Corp.'s family of brands now includes Epiphone, Dobro, Maestro, Kramer, Steinberger, Tobias, Echoplex, Electar, Flatiron, Gibson Baldwin Music Education, Slingerland, Valley Arts, Maestro, Oberheim, Sunshine Piano, Take Anywhere Technology, Baldwin, J&C Fischer, Chickering, Hamilton, and Wurlitzer. QUALITY PRESTIGE INNOVATION

Source: Gibson Guitar

Gibson Guitar

Web site: http://www.gibson.com/
http://www.musicrising.org/

Starz Entertainment's Weekly Hot Items List January 28 - February 3

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Source: Starz Entertainment, LLC

AARP The Magazine Keeps the Hollywood Red Carpet Alive With Movies for Grownups Awards Gala

-- The Savages, a darkly funny story of middle-age siblings suddenly forced to care for their ailing dad, was announced today as the year's Best Movie for Grownups by AARP The Magazine, the definitive voice for 50+ Americans and the world's largest-circulation magazine with 33 million readers. Selected each year by the magazine's editors, the winners of the 7th annual Movies for Grownups Awards are often a bellwether for the upcoming Oscar nominations -- although it's unlikely the Oscars will soon adopt such offbeat secondary categories as Best Grownup Love Story (John Travolta and Christopher Walken in Hairspray), Best Buddy Picture (The Bucket List) and Best Movie for Grownups Who Refuse to Grow Up (Enchanted). These and 12 additional categories, including Best Actor and Actress 50 and Over, are featured in the March/April issue, available February 1, 2008.

AARP The Magazine is thrilled to provide a forum for actors and the motion picture community to step out and celebrate movies from 2007 that engaged grownup audiences with challenging topics, thoughtful new approaches, and sterling work by actors, actresses, directors, and writers age 50+, all at the top of their game. Chris Cooper won Best Actor 50 and Over honors for his under-the-radar performance as a CIA spy in Breach; Julie Christie was named Best Actress 50 and Over for her spellbinding turn as an Alzheimer's stricken woman in Away From Her; and Tony Gilroy was honored as best director for his complex tale of corporate greed, stricken consciences and murder, Michael Clayton.

With moviegoers age 50 and over increasing their movie attendance by almost 20% in the last year, it's clear that Hollywood recognizes the power of the 50+ audience and is tailoring more and more movies to appeal to this demographic. "We're excited to see more dynamic characters and grownup love stories for actors 50+," said Bill Newcott, Entertainment Editor of AARP The Magazine and host of AARP's weekly "Movies for Grownups" radio show. "When we began these awards seven years ago, there weren't enough great parts out there for actors 50 and over. Now, thanks to the ever-growing demands of older audiences, we've seen real progress."

The 2008 Movies for Grownups Award winners will be presented with the coveted La Chaise d'Or trophy -- The Golden Chair -- a whimsical trophy in the shape of a vintage movie theater seat -- at a private gala awards dinner held at the Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles on February 4, 2008. The event will be hosted by Golden Globe winner Jamie Lee Curtis (A Fish Called Wanda; True Lies) and Oscar nominee John Cleese (A Fish Called Wanda; Monty Python films and television series), with a special 20th anniversary tribute to A Fish Called Wanda planned to take place at the event as well.

After weeks and hundreds of hours spent screening the latest Hollywood and independent films, the editors of AARP the Magazine voted to select winners and nominees in each of the 15 categories. And this year, for the first time, readers of the magazine were invited to select their own Reader's Choice Best Movie for Grownups, with The Bucket List coming out on top.

With Laura Linney and Philip Seymour Hoffman as a brother and sister duo who reunite to make arrangements for their ailing father, director Tamara Jenkins challenges us to stop making excuses for failures and just get over it.

Runners-Up:

-- The Kite Runner: The tale of childhood friendship that transcends war, time and even death.

-- Atonement: A tragic love story told on an epic scale.

-- Michael Clayton: This drama follows a lawyer that learns you have to be a bit crazy to do the right thing.

-- The Bucket List: This comedy follows two terminally ill men as they escape from a cancer ward and head off on a road trip with a wish list of to-dos before they die.

Best Actor 50 and Over: Chris Cooper, Breach

Cooper reveals self-destructing spiritual, psychosexual and envy-driven demons in his portrayal of real-life spy Robert Hanssen, who is believed to be the single most damaging mole in FBI history.

Runners-Up:

-- Denzel Washington, American Gangster: As a murderous drug kingpin, he's the man the police most want to catch and the guy you most want to be friends with.

-- Richard Gere, The Hoax: As Clifford Irving, his unabashed joy in pulling off the biggest con of the 1970s is infectious.

-- Tommy Lee Jones, In the Valley of Elah: As a father tracking down the story of his son's death, he's both heartbreaking and heroic.

-- Tom Hanks, Charlie Wilson's War: The transformation from lovable rascal to tower of virtue is magical.

Best Actress 50 and Over: Julie Christie, Away From Her

Christie's heart-rending performance as a woman stricken with Alzheimer's makes the audience fall in love with her and then share in the sense of loss as she begins an inevitable decline.

Runners-Up:

-- Sally Field, Two Weeks: As a dying mom, she paints a bravely painful portrait of a woman tying up loose ends.

-- Vanessa Redgrave, Evening: She delicately takes on the serene, older version of her character.

-- Meryl Streep, Lions for Lambs: Head-to-head with Tom Cruise, she's a hoot as a no-nonsense reporter.

This complex tale of corporate greed, stricken consciences and murder plays out in a steady, enjoyable pace and expects the audience to view each plot twist and turn with a critical eye.

Runners-Up:

-- Joel and Ethan Coen, No Country for Old Men: It's a masterwork of suspense, violence, and unexpected beauty.

-- Paul Haggis, In the Valley of Elah: This story about a father's quest for truth about his son's death is surprisingly poetic.

-- Julian Schnabel, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly: He seals us into the body of a paralyzed man and makes us share in his reawakening to the possibilities of life.

-- Mike Nichols, Charlie Wilson's War: Nichols infuses his trademark mix of humor and earnestness into this jaunty, irreverent, and slyly subversive political saga.

Best Grownup Love Story: John Travolta and Christopher Walken, Hairspray

Okay, half of this long-married husband-and-wife pair is John Travolta in drag. But we dare you to watch this duo dance and sing "You're Timeless to Me," an ode to the wonderful predictability of longtime love and tell us these two aren't hopelessly, endlessly in love.

Best Buddy Picture: The Bucket List

Not since Bing and Bob headed off to Morocco have two stars as watchable as Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman hit the road together. The poignant plot -- two cancer-stricken guys trying to cram a lifetime of adventure into a few months -- can't mask the delight of watching two pros in their prime.

Best Comedy for Grownups: The Darjeeling Limited

Three oddball brothers embark on a train trip across India in what's defined loosely as a spiritual quest. In addition to capturing unique dynamics between the brothers, the movie asks questions about brotherhood, parenthood, and whether it's wise to smuggle a poisonous snake onboard a train.

Runners-Up:

-- Dan in Real Life: Fortysomething widower Steve Carell discovers that the woman of his dreams is his brother's girlfriend.

-- Death at a Funeral: It's all veddy British and veddy funny when a dead aristocrat's gay lover turns up at the funeral.

-- Juno: Her first mistake was looking for prospective parents for her unborn baby in the PennySaver...

-- Wild Hogs: John Travolta is a stitch as the head of a middle-aged cycle gang.

Best Movie for Grownups Who Refuse to Grow Up: Enchanted

This story of an animated princess stuck in real-life New York City is both cute and cutting edge.

Best Screenwriter 50 and Over: Ronald Harwood, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

Veteran screenwriter Ronald Harwood tackles the challenge of internal narration of the victim of a crippling stroke whose thoughts play on the soundtrack like words of an unseen companion.

Runners-Up:

-- Christopher Hampton, Atonement: A cleverly written love story that assembles varying points of view that lead to the story's great misunderstanding.

-- Joel and Ethan Coen, No Country for Old Men: Stripping down Cormac McCarthy's spare novel to its bones, the brothers find humor, pathos, and even beauty in mayhem.

-- Paul Haggis, In the Valley of Elah: In classic Haggis fashion, regular people find a dignified voice as they sort out life's injustices.

-- Steve Zaillian, American Gangster: Zaillian's glimpse into the mind of a drug kingpin gives us chills while it thrills.

Breakaway Accomplishment: Gena Rowlands, Screenwriter, Paris, je t'aime

After agreeing to appear in a segment of this anthology film of love stories set in Paris, Gena Rowlands couldn't find a script she liked. Never having written a screenplay, she sat down and created an exquisite scene, the story of a long-married couple on the eve of their divorce. The scene creates the discomfort of overhearing a too private conversation in too public a place.

Best Documentary: TIE -- In the Shadow of the Moon, directed by David Sington and Sicko, directed by Michael Moore

In the Shadow of the Moon is a triumphant retelling of America's Apollo program, the crowning human technical achievement of the 20th century while Sicko looks at America's scandalous inability to provide quality health care coverage for all. Both films may well leave an audience muttering.

-- For the Bible Tells Me So: This film looks at the debate about the Bible's take on homosexuality, through true stories of parents with gay and lesbian children.

-- Hear and Now: Director Irene Taylor Brodsky's deaf parents have surgery to experience sound for the first time, in their mid-sixties.

Best Intergenerational Movie: The Namesake

In this cultural portrait, two parents from India raise their children in the suburbs of New York and find that their traditions clash with the U.S. culture. Both sides eventually awaken to a comforting understanding: where we're from, and where we live, are always trumped by who we are.

Runners-Up:

-- The Great Debaters: The debate coach (Denzel Washington) at a black college inspires his team to greatness.

-- 3:10 to Yuma: A father puts his life on the line to teach his son a life lesson.

-- The Savages: Selfish grownup kids learn that a parent's mistakes are no license to screw up their own lives.

-- Juno: A pregnant teen and an adoptive couple have a lot to learn from each other.

Visit www.aarpmagazine.org/movies to read the full lineup of Movies for Grownups 2007 award winners.

About AARP

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates. We produce AARP The Magazine, published bimonthly; AARP Bulletin, our monthly newspaper; AARP Segunda Juventud, our bimonthly magazine in Spanish and English; NRTA Live & Learn, our quarterly newsletter for 50+ educators; and our website, http://www.aarp.org/. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We have staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Google Sites' Share of Online Video Market Expands to 31 Percent in November 2007, According to comScore Video Metrix

-- comScore (NASDAQ:SCOR) , a leader in measuring the digital world, today released its comScore Video Metrix report for November 2007, indicating that more than 75 percent of U.S. Internet users watched a video online (including both streaming video and progressive downloads), averaging 3.25 hours of video per person during the month. Google Sites, which includes YouTube.com, increased its video market share by more than two percentage points to 31.3 percent from October to November.

Google Expands Lead in Online Video Market Share

Americans viewed nearly 9.5 billion online videos in November, with Google Sites once again ranking as the top U.S. video property with 3 billion videos viewed (31.3 percent share of all videos viewed), 2.9 billion of which occurred at YouTube.com (30.6 percent). Fox Interactive Media ranked second with 419 million videos viewed (4.4 percent), followed by Yahoo! Sites with 328 million (3.5 percent) and Viacom Digital with 304 million (2.6 percent).

In total, 138 million Americans -- approximately three in four U.S Internet users -- viewed online video in November. Google Sites also captured

the largest online video audience with 76.2 million unique viewers, followed by Fox Interactive Media with 46.3 million and Yahoo! Sites with 37.3 million.

To request more information about comScore Video Metrix, please visit http://www.comscore.com/contact

About comScore

comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCOR) is a global leader in measuring the digital world. This capability is based on a massive, global cross-section of more than 2 million consumers who have given comScore permission to confidentially capture their browsing and transaction behavior, including online and offline purchasing. comScore panelists also participate in survey research that captures and integrates their attitudes and intentions. Through its proprietary technology, comScore measures what matters across a broad spectrum of behavior and attitudes. comScore analysts apply this deep knowledge of customers and competitors to help clients design powerful marketing strategies and tactics that deliver superior ROI. comScore services are used by more than 800 clients, including global leaders such as AOL, Microsoft, Yahoo!, BBC, Carat, Cyworld, Deutsche Bank, France Telecom, Best Buy, The Newspaper Association of America, Financial Times, ESPN, Fox Sports, Nestle, Starcom, Universal McCann, the United States Postal Service, Verizon, ViaMichelin, Merck and Expedia. For more information, please visit http://www.comscore.com/.

Source: comScore, Inc.

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-- Instead of watching the same petty musical performances or unique Janet Jackson dance routines, Spike TV will offer viewers something real to sink their teeth into during halftime of football's biggest game on Sunday, February 3. Spike TV and Major League Eating will present the world's top competitive eaters, including Joey Chestnut and Patrick Bertoletti, in ham and eggs consumption. Spike TV will air the event commercial-free for approximately 30 minutes.

As soon as the first half of football's biggest game ends, Spike TV will cut directly into "MLE Chowdown: Ham N' Eggs" with the under-card event of hard-boiled egg consumption. Eight of the top eaters will go egg-for-egg in an effort to break the world record held by Sonya Thomas of 65. Then, the world's top eight eaters will step to the plate for whole spiral-ham eating. This eight-minute competition includes Joey Chestnut, Patrick Bertoletti, Tim "Eater X" Janus, Juliet Lee, Tim "Gravy" Brown, Rich LeFevre, and Juris Shibamaya. The legendary Kobayashi will not participate due to an injured jaw.

The event was taped recently in Las Vegas.

Recent MLE events on Spike TV include the "Turkey Bowl," "St. Patrick's Day ChowDown," and "Wedges N' Wings."

Christopher Martello is vice president, sports & specials, Spike TV. Scott Fishman is executive in charge of production for Spike TV. David Baer is executive producer for Shea Baer Productions, which will produce the series.

Major League Eating(TM) (MLE) is the world body that governs all stomach-centric sport. There were 100 MLE events in 2006. Major League Eating was developed by the International Federation of Competitive Eating (IFOCE), which was established in 1997 by George and Richard Shea, who have represented Nathan's Famous since 1988 and were responsible for developing the July 4th International Hot Dog Eating contest into its current form. Major League Eating produces events in the USA, England, Japan, Germany, Thailand and Canada.

Spike TV is available in 96.1 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks. A unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , MTV Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.

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-- ONCE upon a time in a land not so far, far away a new musical began its journey to Broadway.

DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. have announced that SHREK THE MUSICAL will play an exclusive world premiere engagement at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, August 14th to September 21st, prior to opening on Broadway in the Fall of 2008. Preview performances will begin in early November at a theater to be announced.

SHREK THE MUSICAL is an entirely new musical based on the story and characters from William Steig's book Shrek!, as well as the DreamWorks Animation film Shrek, the first chapter of the Shrek movie series.

SHREK THE MUSICAL features a book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize(R) winner, David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole), music by Jeanine Tesori (Olivier Award- winner for Caroline, or Change and three-time Tony Award(R) nominee), and is directed by Jason Moore, who staged the Tony Award(R)-winning Best Musical, Avenue Q.

SHREK THE MUSICAL is DreamWorks Animation's first venture in legitimate theater. The production was initiated by Jeffrey Katzenberg, Chief Executive Officer of DreamWorks Animation, and Sam Mendes, who has a long-term relationship with DreamWorks. Mendes, a big fan of the first Shrek film, suggested the idea of creating a musical to DreamWorks' Jeffrey Katzenberg around the time the second film was in production. The musical is being produced by DreamWorks Theatricals (Bill Damaschke, President) and Neal Street Productions, Ltd (principals Sam Mendes and Caro Newling).

Other members of the SHREK THE MUSICAL creative team include Tony Award(R)-winning set and costume designer, Tim Hatley (Monty Python's Spamalot, Private Lives, among others) and three-time Olivier Award-winning lighting designer, Hugh Vanstone, whose Broadway credits include Monty Python's Spamalot, Bombay Dreams, The Blue Room and Art.

The choreography is by newcomer Josh Prince, and Tim Weil (Rent) is serving as music director.

Casting and additional members of the creative team will be announced shortly.

SHREK THE MUSICAL is based on a popular 1990 book by William Steig. The characters of Shrek, Donkey and Fiona, and the other inhabitants of "Far, Far Away," have been featured in three major animated films and a popular television special to date. The first Shrek feature film hit theaters in the summer of 2001, and went on to win the first-ever Academy Award(R) for Best Animated Feature. The 2004 sequel, Shrek 2, remains the third highest grossing movie of all time and highest grossing animated film of all time. The latest chapter of the Shrek story, Shrek the Third, is the 2nd highest grossing film of 2007. Shrek the Halls, the recent ABC television special, was one of the most watched TV programs of 2007.

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106th NAMM Show Opens in Anaheim

Today, musical instrument and product manufacturers from around the world will fill the Anaheim Convention Center with exhibits, including debuts of the latest innovations not yet released in the market, as the 106th NAMM Show gets underway. NAMM, the trade association of the international music products industry, operates the industry's largest annual trade-only event in the world, and this year's group of 1,559 exhibiting companies sets an all-time record for the four-day gathering.

Thousands of music products professionals will attend to see the latest in musical instruments, audio and computer technology, industry-specific professional development courses and ongoing peer-to-peer networking opportunities.

Overall pre-show registration numbers of retail buyers and various industry members project a solid attendance of global buyers; last year's attendance reached a record-breaking 84,695.

"The NAMM Show: Define Your Future" theme sets the tone for the event, which showcases meetings, activities and thousands of new products, including pianos, music accessories, pro audio, lighting and computer-based music making equipment, string, percussion and band instruments displayed by manufacturers from around the globe.

As the industry's association, an important part of NAMM's mission is to create more active music makers through initiatives like the recently launched nationwide campaign called Wanna Play? For more information, interested parties can log on to www.wannaplaymusic.com.

A full schedule of musical performances and activities are open to attendees throughout the show, and a variety of after-hours parties and concerts are planned around the convention area throughout the weekend.

Worldwide media coverage will be underway throughout the show, capturing the event for audiences on television, in print and on the Internet.

As part of the changing channels of communication, this year, for the first time, NAMM will have an official presence on YouTube.com with the launch of the NAMM Show Channel. Tommy Wallach, an independent musician and writer based in Los Angeles will give the YouTube community a behind-the-scenes look at what's going on in the music products industry, including new product launches, industry trends, celebrity sightings and other exciting happenings at the show. Interested parties can visit the NAMM Show Channel at www.YouTube.com/theNAMMShowChannel.

"This is an unprecedented time of change, and companies that are here to see new products, invest in professional development and take advantage of the prime networking opportunities are the ones that will survive and thrive in the coming year," said Joe Lamond, president and CEO, NAMM. "Nearly every important product introduction in recent memory has occurred at the NAMM Show, and this year will be no different. In addition to the exhibits, industry members can find many tools for success on the show floor, including business-building programs and ideas to help define their business in the year ahead."

The show runs today through Sunday at the Anaheim Convention Center. For more information and news updates from the 2008 NAMM Show, interested parties may visit www.thenammshow.com.

About NAMM

NAMM is the not-for-profit association that unifies, leads and strengthens the $17 billion international musical instruments and products industry. NAMM's activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages. NAMM is comprised of approximately 9,000 Member companies. For more information about NAMM or the proven benefits of making music, interested parties can visit www.namm.org or call 800-767-NAMM (6266).

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NAMM Finds: It's A New Year, New Day and New Hobby

-- NAMM, the trade association of the international music products industry, recently conducted a Harris Poll that has everyone feeling the beat of a healthy new year. More than 2,000 people who don't currently play a musical instrument were asked why they don't. What was revealed is that they are ready to start making music in 2008.

In response to the survey results, NAMM encourages people of all ages to pick up an instrument and start making music. Playing a musical instrument has been scientifically proven to reduce stress, increase cognitive development, stave off depression and exercise the brain. And it is fun for all ages and talent levels.

"Loosen the tie, drop the brief case and start to build bonds with your family and or friends by making music and you will instantly stop thinking about your stressful work day," said Scott Robertson, director of marketing and communications, NAMM. "Who has time to think about deadlines when playing 'Born to be Wild?' "

According to NAMM, baby boomer bands are popping up all over the nation, some playing gigs and many forming just to get together with friends.

The association strongly believes that we all have musical talent and it is never too late to start playing, according to Robertson.

"More and more instruments are being produced that make it easier to get started, and with today's variety there is something for everyone at every stage," he said.

About NAMM

NAMM is the not-for-profit association that unifies, leads and strengthens the $17 billion international musical instruments and products industry. NAMM's activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages. NAMM is comprised of approximately 9,000 Member companies. For more information about NAMM or the proven benefits of making music, interested parties can visit http://www.namm.org/ or call 800-767-NAMM (6266).

Source: NAMM

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ABSOLUT(R) VODKA Teams With Live Earth Film Series to Help Solve the Climate Crisis ... One Cocktail, One Person at a Time

ABSOLUT(R) VODKA and Live Earth are joining forces to leverage the power of film to engage audiences in an effort to solve the climate crisis. Marking the first-ever national sales and marketing platform in the spirit brand's history, the program, dubbed ABSOLUT Global Cooling(TM), encourages consumers to reduce the effects of global warming by offering simple steps they can implement in their daily lives. Borne from the brand's recently introduced "In an Absolut World" advertising campaign, this initiative calls attention to another of the proposed "absolutes" - the world would literally be a cooler place ... not warmer, due to global warming. The solutions-oriented partnership with Live Earth, which is built on the Live Earth Film Series (60 educational and compelling short films), builds on the long heritage of environmental responsibility by ABSOLUT and represents a multi-year, multi-million dollar commitment to bring the program to life in multiple channels - from bars, nightclubs and retailers to film festivals and private events.

"ABSOLUT boldly embraces finding a solution to the climate crisis by inspiring consumers and the hospitality industry to move from thought to action," said Ian Crystal, Brand Director, ABSOLUT Vodka. "Through our partnership with the Live Earth Film Series and other compelling promotions, events and marketing components, we are afforded a unique opportunity to influence consumers to enjoy a social lifestyle while having a real impact on global warming."

As the official sponsor of the Live Earth Film Series, a collection of humorous, pithy and serious dialogues about the effects of global warming, ABSOLUT will release various films exclusively at more than 70 festivals around the country. Kicking off the year-long initiative, five notable films will be showcased at the ABSOLUT Live Earth Green Screen Lounge at the Sundance Film Festival from January 18 through January 24. Consumers unable to attend the festival can view the films online at www.liveearth.org/films.php.

"The global climate crisis is the most critical issue facing humanity. The goal of the Live Earth Film Series is to trigger a groundswell of people who will make solving the climate crisis a priority and promote meaningful changes in their lives," said Nina Guralnick, Live Earth president. "ABSOLUT Vodka's sponsorship of these films provides the ideal vehicle to bring a message of environmental responsibility to people and inspire them to change themselves and the world around them."

Every Sip Makes a Statement

ABSOLUT Global Cooling kicks off this month with the year-long "Every Sip Makes a Statement" promotion. The program encourages consumers at all touch points to get involved in Global Cooling by registering their ABSOLUT bottle or cocktail codes at www.absolut.com/GlobalCooling where they will have the opportunity to activate their eco-donation to one of three eco-charity partners. The charities selected were based on their creative solutions to making the Earth a "cooler place" and include the Environmental Media Association*, The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation(TM)* and The Ocean Foundation(TM)*. Throughout 2008, ABSOLUT will donate up to $500,000 to support these Global Cooling initiatives.

ABSOLUT will donate $1 per registered code for a bottle or cocktail of ABSOLUT, ABSOLUT Citron or ABSOLUT Mandrin to the three environmental nonprofits, providing proof that indeed every sip counts. Cocktails at bars and nightclubs come with "Cooling Cards," where donations are activated instantly via text or online. At retail locations, "Cooling Code" stickers, found inside recipe cards, will when chilled reveal a code that is activated at www.absolut.com/GlobalCooling.

An ABSOLUT Approach to the Climate Crisis

ABSOLUT is the first company in the spirits industry to introduce carbon offsetting as part of its environmental work and, since 2004, has reduced its water consumption by more than 57 percent. In addition, every bottle of ABSOLUT Vodka is made of 100 percent concept cultivated wheat with a focus on minimizing water usage, maximizing waste recycling and using eco-friendly components and packaging materials. To continue the momentum, V&S Group, the parent company of ABSOLUT, is committed to reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 25 percent per liter sold by 2010. As well, the company aims to achieve carbon dioxide neutrality by 2008 through planting trees in the rainforest to offset the V&S emissions contributed to the environment.

For more information on ABSOLUT Global Cooling(TM), please visit www.absolut.com/GlobalCooling.

About The Absolut Spirits Company, Inc.

An official partner of Live Earth, The Absolut Spirits Company, Inc., a subsidiary of V&S Group, produces and markets ABSOLUT(R) VODKA, Level (TM) Vodka, FRIS(R) Vodka, Plymouth(TM) Gin and Cruzan(R) Rum. The Absolut Spirits Company focuses on reducing the impact on climate change, sustainable agriculture and optimizing use of natural resources as mandated by V&S Group. To view details on the company's efforts to combat global warming, visit www.vsgroup.com and click on "Corporate Responsibility/Environment."

About Live Earth

Based in Los Angeles, Live Earth is an organization that seeks to leverage the power of music and integrated entertainment to combat climate change. On July 7, 2007, Live Earth held the largest global entertainment event in history, staging simultaneous concerts in New York, London, Sydney, Tokyo, Shanghai, Rio de Janeiro, Johannesburg and Hamburg, as well as special broadcast events in Antarctica, Kyoto and Washington, DC. The day featured more than 150 musical acts - a mix of legendary artists like The Police, Genesis, Bon Jovi and Madonna with the latest headliners like Kanye West, Kelly Clarkson, Black Eyed Peas and Jack Johnson. Through TV, radio and the Internet, the concert reached an estimated two billion people.

Live Earth's 24 hours of music across seven continents delivered a worldwide call to action and the solutions necessary to answer that call. With this maiden event, Live Earth has launched a multi-year campaign to drive individuals, corporations and governments to take action to solve the climate crisis. Live Earth is partnered with former Vice President and recent Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore and his Alliance for Climate Protection. Live Earth was founded by Kevin Wall, CEO of Control Room, the company that produced the concerts globally. For more information, please visit www.LiveEarth.org.

*Please contact Sarah Bessette or Diedre Ayers for more information about the ABSOLUT Global Cooling(TM) charity partners and how the donations will be used. For more information on the eco-charities, please see Addendum A (attached).

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Verizon FiOS TV Customers in New Jersey Have a Powerful New Way to Find and Enjoy Home Entertainment

-- Continuing to transform home entertainment, Verizon has introduced FiOS TV's interactive media guide to the company's growing number of TV customers in New Jersey. The new guide helps customers quickly and easily find and enjoy content from TV listings, video- on-demand catalogs and digital video recorders as well as personal music and photos from the home network.

The guide will now be a standard feature for FiOS TV customers wherever the service is offered. Future versions of the guide will add Internet radio, videos, podcasts and games to the FiOS TV multimedia platform.

FiOS TV and the new interactive media guide currently are available to more than 800,000 households in New Jersey. Verizon also offers FiOS TV in parts of Pennsylvania, California, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas and Virginia. There is no additional charge for the media guide.

"Our new interactive media guide is the latest exciting development from FiOS TV," said Shawn Strickland, Verizon vice president of video solutions. "We've capitalized on our investment in an ultra-fast, highly responsive fiber-optic network to deliver a customer experience that marries the best interactivity of the Web with the highest-quality programming experience in the marketplace. The interactive media guide erases the lines between TV, Internet and personal media, and makes it easy for customers to personalize and enjoy media throughout their homes."

Guide Capitalizes on the Power of the Network

Verizon's new interactive media guide pulls together content from a variety of sources -- broadcast TV, Verizon's more than 10,000-title video-on- demand library and the subscriber's own DVR recordings -- into one media management system. Customers who have FiOS TV's Media Manager, part of its innovative Home Media DVR service, can also search, organize and enjoy their digital photos and music with a few clicks of the remote control. Later this year, subscribers will be able to manage additional content like games, podcasts and Internet video through the same guide, from the comfort of their own living rooms.

Verizon provides FiOS services over the nation's most advanced, all- digital fiber-optic network that reaches all the way to customers' homes, and the interactive media guide is one example of how Verizon is using the FiOS network to make life better for customers.

When customers use the media guide to search for content, such as video- on-demand titles or broadcast schedules, they instantly get relevant results, thanks to the network's high bandwidth and fast response times. And, because Verizon combines powerful search servers in the network with innovative search routines, the search results will even reflect current news topics.

Verizon is extending the network-based capabilities to customers when they are not at home. Later this year, FiOS customers will be able to use cell phones and the Internet to manage their home entertainment -- including scheduling recordings on their Home Media DVR.

Transforming the User Experience

"We listened to our customers and created a next-generation guide that is attractive, amazingly responsive and easy to use," Strickland said. "No other experience on the market can match the innovation we're delivering to customers with the interactive media guide."

Verizon designed the on-screen guide with the vibrant colors, graphics and easy-to-use interfaces that customers have come to expect from the best in consumer electronics. Strickland said a key design principle was to help customers reach content, including video-on-demand and DVR programs, with the fewest clicks of the remote control. Navigation is intuitive and can be done with the remote control's arrows and "OK" button or by using the remote's shortcut keys.

Another key design principle was to give customers choice in how they interact with FiOS TV. Customers can search for content using cell phone- style text entry, a virtual keyboard or a simple scroll wheel, all onscreen. As the customer enters each text character in the search, the guide responds with corresponding actor names, TV shows, on-demand titles and more.

Subscribers can customize their search by choosing to see all channels, HDTV channels only or a list of their favorite channels. They also can select the size of the guide's screen with a choice of full-screen, half-screen or mini-screen views.

More information about FiOS TV, fiber optics and other broadband services and applications is available at www.verizonfios.com.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) , headquartered in New York, is a leader in delivering broadband and other wireline and wireless communication innovations to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving 63.7 million customers nationwide. Verizon's Wireline operations include Verizon Business, which delivers innovative and seamless business solutions to customers around the world, and Verizon Telecom, which brings customers the benefits of converged communications, information and entertainment services over the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network. A Dow 30 company, Verizon has a diverse workforce of nearly 238,000 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of more than $88 billion. For more information, visit www.verizon.com.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

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Lionsgate's Critically-Acclaimed Western 3:10 TO YUMA Lassos Number One Spot on DVD Charts

-FirstCall/ -- Lionsgate's DVD release strategy continued to generate successful results as the Company's second high-profile release of the month of January, 3:10 TO YUMA, stampeded over the competition, debuting at number one among this week's new DVD releases. The Blu-ray release of 3:10 TO YUMA also debuted at number one and marked one of the 10 best Blu-ray debuts to date.

The action-packed Western from LIONSGATE(R) (NYSE:LGF) , the premier independent filmed entertainment studio, finished the week with 3 million units sold. The film outsold both the DVD and Blu-ray debuts of films with two to three times its box office and continued to reflect Lionsgate's proficiency in achieving the highest theatrical box office to DVD conversion rate of any studio in the industry. Lionsgate placed two films in the top three positions on this week's DVD charts -- the dominance of 3:10 TO YUMA follows on the heels of last week's DVD release of Lionsgate's Jet Li/Jason Statham action-thriller WAR, which debuted at #2 last week and remains in the top three this week. In addition, the Company's third major DVD release of the month, the Dane Cook/Jessica Alba comedy GOOD LUCK, CHUCK, hit stores on Tuesday and is off to a very strong start. Its full first week results will be reported next week.

The success of WAR and 3:10 TO YUMA marks the initial salvo in Lionsgate's campaign to again dominate the post-holiday period, duplicating the success of the Company's record-breaking January at the beginning of 2007. The studio has four more major releases slated this month, including the DVD and Blu-ray releases of GOOD LUCK CHUCK this week and the fourth installment in the highly successful SAW horror franchise, SAW IV, on January 22. On January 29, Lionsgate will release the gripping drama TRADE, starring Kevin Kline, and the Sundance winner RIGHT AT YOUR DOOR. Lionsgate will release Tyler Perry's box office hit WHY DID I GET MARRIED? two weeks later, on February 12.

Directed by James Mangold (WALK THE LINE) and featuring a stellar cast including Academy Award(R) winner Russell Crowe, Christian Bale, Ben Foster and acting legend Peter Fonda, 3:10 TO YUMA also opened number one at the box office for Lionsgate during its theatrical run. The film was one of the most critically-acclaimed releases of 2007 and has received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture as well as Best Original Score awarded to renowned composer Marco Beltrami by the Broadcast Film Critics Association. Critics declared the movie "a taut, terrific action film" (TIME), "A masterpiece from start to finish" (Access Hollywood), "an instant classic" (Fox News), "masterful" (Maxim Magazine), "an absolutely brilliant western" (Larry King) and "A triumph of style, action and codes of honor among men" (At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper).

"With its star power and critical acclaim, 3:10 TO YUMA is just the type of release we envisioned as being a success in our "fifth quarter," leading up to the awards season," said Ron Schwartz, Lionsgate Home Entertainment General Manager and Executive Vice President. "Holding major releases like WAR, 3:10 TO YUMA, GOOD LUCK CHUCK and SAW IV until after the holidays has given us a strong reputation with retailers and consumers for delivering a diverse, high-profile slate of titles for buyers to purchase with their holiday gift cards."

3:10 TO YUMA SYNOPSIS/EXTRA FEATURES

In Arizona in the late 1800s, infamous outlaw Ben Wade (Crowe) and his vicious gang of thieves and murderers have plagued the Southern Railroad. When Wade is captured, Civil War veteran Dan Evans (Bale), struggling to survive on his drought-plagued ranch, volunteers to deliver him alive to the "3:10 TO YUMA," a train that will take the killer to prison. During the grueling expedition, Evans and Wade, each from very different worlds, begin to earn each other's respect. However, with Wade's posse on their trail, the mission soon becomes a violent, impossible journey toward each man's destiny.

The DVD features a "making of" documentary, featurettes, deleted scenes and audio commentary with director James Mangold. The Blu-ray disc is loaded with five featurettes, a "making of documentary," plus "A Conversation with Elmore Leonard," deleted scenes and audio commentary with director Mangold. Also included on the Blu-ray disc are interactive feature length extras including "Inside Yuma," a "picture in picture" exploration of the creation of the film and "Historical Timeline of the West," a navigation through some of the most significant historical events in the evolving history of the West.

ABOUT LIONSGATE

Lionsgate is a premier producer and distributor of motion pictures, television programming, home entertainment, family entertainment, and video-on-demand content. Its prestigious and prolific library of more than 12,000 titles is a valuable source of stable, recurring revenue and a foundation for the growth of the Company's core businesses. The Lionsgate brand is synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world.

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Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. ("Toshiba") today announced that Sound & Vision magazine, "the preeminent source for consumers of home theater, audio, video and multimedia products," has selected the Toshiba HD-XA2 HD DVD player for its prestigious 2007 Editors' Choice Award.

"Toshiba has maintained its position as a leader in delivering quality high definition products to the market," said Mike Mettler, Vice President and Editor-In-Chief of Sound & Vision. "The Toshiba HD-XA2 is a great example of a product that combines outstanding engineering and design to create an excellent value for the consumer."

The HD-XA2 was selected as one of the top products of 2007 from a large field of consumer electronics devices. The player was chosen because its "boot-up and disc-load times are vastly reduced, connections are more robust and its Silicon Optix video processor turns the HD-XA2 into one of the best upconverting DVD players we've seen," said Mettler.

"Toshiba is thrilled to receive an Editors' Choice Award from such a highly regarded publication in the industry as Sound & Vision," said Jodi Sally, Vice President of Marketing, Toshiba America Consumer Products Digital A/V Group. "Toshiba HD DVD players continue to be recognized as one of the best home theater products in the high-definition category from both A/V enthusiasts and everyday movie lovers alike. As Sound & Vision has noted, the HD-XA2's outstanding picture and audio capabilities and cutting edge interactive and Web-enabled networking features create the ultimate entertainment experience."

About Toshiba's HD DVD Players

All of Toshiba's HD DVD player models are backward compatible, allowing users to enjoy their libraries of current DVD and CD software while enhancing the look of regular DVDs by upconverting their output to near high definition picture quality. With the HD DVD format, select HD DVD players allow consumers to experience true high def 1080p for extraordinary resolution that matches the latest state of the art 1080p HDTVs. These same players display images at 24 frames per second, the same frame rate used by directors when using film to create motion pictures for a smoother, more film like, viewing experience. Thanks to the Ethernet port and memory built into every Toshiba HD DVD player, movie lovers also can enjoy the benefits of web-enabled network connectivity. Consumers can download the latest movie trailers as they become available, share favorite movie clips with friends, vote in online polls and enjoy the experience like never before.

Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. is owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, a world leader in high technology products with subsidiaries worldwide. Toshiba is a pioneer in HD DVD, DVD and DVD Recorder technology and a leading manufacturer of a full line of home entertainment products, including flat panel TV, combination products and portable devices. Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. is headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey. For additional information, please visit www.tacp.toshiba.com.

About Sound & Vision

Established in 1958, Sound & Vision has led the category in the coverage of consumer electronics products for nearly 50 years. From early adopters to everyday shoppers, people come to Sound & Vision for the latest product reviews, recommendations and information on home theater, high-definition TV, digital surround sound, and more. Published ten times per year, the title has a rate base of 200,000.

Important Notes:

HD DVD with high-definition content required for HD viewing. Upconversion of DVD content will result in near HD picture quality. Viewing high- definition content and upconverting DVD content may require an HDCP capable DVI or HDMI(TM) input on your display device. 1080p capable display required for viewing content in 1080p. Firmware update may be required for some interactive features depending on content, which may also require an always-on broadband internet connection. Some features may require additional bandwidth. To take advantage of web-enabled network content, installing the latest firmware (ver.2.4 for HD DVD player models HD-XA1, HD-A1, and HD-D1; ver.2.7 for HD-XA2, HD-A2, HD-A2W, HD-D2, HD-A2C, and HD-A20; and ver.1.3 for HD-A35, HD-A30, and HD-A3) is required. Web-enabled network features require an always on broadband connection along with specific movie titles that include this form of content. For 24p output, content that was created in 1080p/24 frames/sec is required. Viewing 24p output requires an HD display capable of accepting a 1080p/24Hz signal. MP3/WMA audio files not supported. HDMI audio output requires connection to a PCM capable device. Because HD DVD is a new format that makes use of new technologies, certain disc, digital connection and other compatibility and/or performance issues are possible. This may, in rare cases, include disc freezing while accessing certain disc features or functions, or certain parts of the disc not playing back or operating as fully intended. If you experience such issues, please refer to the FAQ sections of www.toshibahddvd.com or www.tacp.toshiba.com for information on possible work-around solutions or the availability of firmware updates that may resolve your problem, or contact Toshiba Customer Solutions. Some features subject to delayed availability. While every effort has been made at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice.

HD DVD and DVD are trademarks of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

Source: Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.

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PBS Launches PBS Kids Play! Beta Test

-- Beginning today, PBS is opening the beta test for a new Internet-based educational service designed to provide children ages 3 to 6 with a comprehensive early childhood curriculum. PBS KIDS PLAY!(SM), which will be offered as a subscription service later this calendar quarter, uses interactive games and activities to provide a personalized learning experience at home. The PBS KIDS PLAY! Beta is currently available as a download from www.pbskidsplay.org and requires a high-speed Internet connection to use.

All of the games and activities in PBS KIDS PLAY! were designed from the ground up specifically to meet nationally recognized educational standards and benchmarks. The PBS KIDS PLAY! curriculum includes essential skill areas in Math, Science, Language, Literacy, Creativity, Healthy Development, and Social Studies. With a single click, parents can read about the learning objectives and instructions for each activity. PBS KIDS PLAY! also provides an easy-to- use progress chart that helps parents see the "big picture." The chart shows how each child is advancing through the curriculum, including an indicator of how far the child has progressed in each skill area. This information is tailored specifically for each child and includes recommendations for activities to try, based on the child's skill level.

"A critical mass of families now has broadband Internet access and that creates an opportunity to take online learning to a whole new level for a new generation -- and that's exactly what PBS KIDS PLAY! is designed to do," said Lesli Rotenberg, Senior Vice President, PBS KIDS. "PBS KIDS PLAY! is a natural extension of the PBS mission to advance children's learning with new, innovative media approaches."

"We've taken a comprehensive approach to children's learning in order to address the whole child," said Ben Grimley, Senior Director of Interactive Businesses at PBS.

PBS KIDS characters from programs including CURIOUS GEORGE, SUPER WHY!, MISTER ROGERS' NEIGHBORHOOD, FRANNY'S FEET, MAMA MIRABELLE'S HOME MOVIES, and THE BERENSTAIN BEARS will guide children through the activities.

"By delivering PBS KIDS PLAY! over the Internet, we're able to continually expand the service, offering a steady stream of new activities to keep children engaged in learning," said Grimley.

During the beta test, PBS KIDS PLAY! is available for families to try at no cost. A limited number of activities are available, and more will be added throughout the beta period. To test the service, parents can visit www.pbskidsplay.org. The initial setup takes approximately two minutes. The service requires a computer with Windows XP or Vista operating system, mid- range processing power (Pentium 4 or Dual-Core), and broadband Internet access. PBS is planning to support the Mac OS in a future phase of development.

For families without broadband Internet service at home, PBS is launching a pilot program to offer PBS KIDS PLAY! free through participating PBS stations and selected local libraries with which they partner.

When it officially launches later this quarter, PBS KIDS PLAY! will be offered for a monthly subscription fee of $9.95, or $79.95 annually.

About PBS KIDS and PBS KIDS GO!

PBS KIDS, for preschoolers, and PBS KIDS GO!, for early elementary school kids, are committed to providing the highest quality non-commercial content and learning environment for children across the country. Providing age- appropriate, diverse programming for kids, PBS KIDS and PBS KIDS GO! programs consistently earn more prestigious awards than any other broadcast or cable network. Only PBS KIDS and PBS KIDS GO! have earned the unanimous endorsement of parents, children, industry leaders and teachers. With additional PBS resources to complement its programming, including PBS KIDS online (pbskids.org), PBS KIDS GO! online (pbskidsgo.org), PBS Parents (pbsparents.org), PBS Teachers (pbs.org/teachers), PBS Ready To Learn services and literacy events across the country, PBS is providing the tools necessary for positive child development. PBS is a nonprofit media enterprise owned and operated by the nation's 355 public television stations, serving nearly 73 million people each week and reaching 99% of American homes.

Source: PBS

Web site: http://www.pbskidsplay.org/
http://pbskids.org/

WARRENDALE, Pa., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Adult DVD Empire, the world's largest online retailer of adult DVDs, is pleased to announce it has once again been crowned Best Retail Website at the 2008 AVN Awards. The awards were presented this past Saturday at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Adult DVD Empire is a five-time consecutive winner of the Best Retail Site award, making the website the most honored in the history of the AVN Awards.

Paul Fishbein, President of AVN Media Network said, "It is unprecedented to have an award that is five years old and have a single company win that honor every year. I congratulate everyone at Adult DVD Empire and look forward to them submitting their website again next year."

This fifth consecutive award comes at a special time for Adult DVD Empire, as this past year marked both the site's 10th anniversary and the creation of a brand-new layout, design and function for the website. Adult DVD Empire Director of Business Development Mike Barry explains, "Our staff has continually pushed themselves in new directions, not just settling for our past accomplishments. I believe that our newly designed website retains the flexibility necessary to stay on top in the fast developing ecommerce industry. This year was crucial to the future direction of our company, and this fifth award is a reflection of a true team effort by every member of our staff."

Adult DVD Empire would like to extend its congratulations to all of this year's AVN Awards winners, including Eva Angelina and Penny Flame who both won best actress honors in their respective categories. Eva and Penny are also among Adult DVD Empire's finalists in the first-ever Empire Girl contest, the winner of which will be announced on Monday January 21st.

Adult DVD Empire would like to extend its thanks to AVN, the AVN Awards voters, and -- most importantly -- the loyal customers, without whom this honor would not have been possible. Adult DVD Empire Owner Jeff Rix comments, "Adult DVD Empire is not a complacent company; we are continuously striving to improve our technologies and website experience. We appreciate that our customers and AVN reward us for never standing still." Rix continues, "I would also like to thank our employees; they are the ones that provide our award-winning service and truly deserve this award."

Adult DVD Empire.com:

Since 1997, Adult DVD Empire has been the place to shop online for adult DVDs. Five-time winner of the AVN Award for Best Retail Website (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008) and AVN Online's award for the Best Online Retail Site (1999), Adult DVD Empire features over 85,000 Adult products and virtually every new adult DVD release can be found on our site. We also offer a wide selection of Video on Demand (VOD) and novelty items as well as Adult DVD Rental and Used DVD buyback and sales. With over 600,000 screenshots, 10,000 in-house reviews, thousands of customer comments and scene-by-scene breakdowns of selected titles, our customers can learn everything they need to know about a title before they place their order. An easy to navigate website, outstanding customer service, massive selection, great prices and FREE SHIPPING have established Adult DVD Empire as the most respected and the largest online retailer of adult DVDs in the world. Visit the Empire at adultdvdempire.com.

Source: Adult DVD Empire

Web site: http://www.dvdempire.com/

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayor Oscar Goodman presented Penthouse Pet Prinzzess (October 2004) and The Penthouse Club Las Vegas Key Girls Teresa and Devon with The Key to the City earlier today in his office chamber. In return, the ladies presented the mayor with a Key to the Club welcoming him to visit the club at anytime and ensuring he would be well cared for. During the ceremony, the mayor joked with Teresa asking her if she wanted a job after finding out she was a Public Affairs graduate.

The Penthouse Club Las Vegas is the newest gentlemen's club, bringing the magazine to life. The highly anticipated club celebrated the Grand Opening this past weekend while more than 100 Penthouse Pets and Key Girls welcomed celebrities, VIPs and media. Guest attendees included comedian and The Howard Stern Show host Artie Lange, St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson, comedian Jeff Beacher escorting "mini-Britney," "Saved by the Bell" star Dennis Haskins, UFC fighter Frank Trigg and poker player Todd Brunson.

After visiting the club, Lange returned to The Howard Stern Show on Monday and exclaimed that The Penthouse Club is now going to be their strip club affiliation in Las Vegas. He then added "there were 1000 girls, who are all hot," and mentioned the Penthouse Pets are the best show guests and named one Pet as the hottest "chick" he has ever seen.

The Penthouse Club Las Vegas, located at 3525 W. Russell Road in the space formerly occupied by Sin, is the largest Penthouse club in the world at 46,000 square feet of entertainment space. Licensed by Penthouse Media Group, Inc, the largest adult multimedia and entertainment company globally, The Penthouse Club Las Vegas will be Las Vegas' premier gentlemen's club featuring sumptuous decor, a discreet VIP entrance, Penthouse Key Girls and an innovative food and drink menu. The club has added the R U 702 "Locals Only" Lounge where only locals can gain access through an exclusive membership and ALWAYS receive their first drink free.

Source: The Penthouse Club Las Vegas

New Line Cinema's 'The Golden Compass' Passes $300 Million at Worldwide Box Office

-- New Line Cinema's "The Golden Compass", starring Oscar-winner Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig, crossed the $300 million mark at the worldwide box office and now has a cumulative gross of more than $315 million. The film has earned more than $67 million in the United States since its Dec. 7 opening.

The fantasy epic has performed strongly in various foreign territories -- including the United Kingdom, Spain, South Korea and Australia -- where this genre continues to be popular. On March 1, "The Golden Compass" will open in its last major territory -- Japan.

"'The Golden Compass' has immense global appeal," said Rolf Mittweg, President and Chief Operating Officer of Worldwide Distribution and Marketing at New Line Cinema. "The box office revenue has been nothing less than astonishing overseas. With the forthcoming premiere in Japan, we can expect a significant boost to our worldwide box office."

Based on author Philip Pullman's bestselling and award-winning novel, "The Golden Compass" tells the first story in Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy. The fantasy adventure is written and directed by Chris Weitz, and features an all-star cast of Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Sam Elliott, Eva Green and Dakota Blue Richards.

About New Line Cinema Corporation:

New Line Cinema is the most successful independent film company in the world. Its mission is to produce innovative, popular and profitable entertainment in the best creative environment. In addition to the production, marketing and distribution of theatrical motion pictures, the fully-integrated studio has divisions devoted to home entertainment, television, music, theater, merchandising and an international unit. In 2005, New Line partnered with HBO to form Picturehouse, a new theatrical distribution company to release independent films. A pioneer in franchise filmmaking, New Line's Oscar-winning The Lord of the Rings trilogy is one of the most successful film franchises in history. New Line is a division of Time Warner, Inc. (TWX).

Source: New Line Cinema Corporation

Oprah Winfrey and Discovery Communications to Form New Joint Venture: 'OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network'

OWN to Premiere in 2009 with Distribution in 70 Million U.S. Homes Will Be Simulcast in HD and Includes the Power of Oprah.com

In an unprecedented deal, Oprah Winfrey and Discovery Communications announced plans today to create "OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network." The new multi-platform media venture will be designed to entertain, inform and inspire people to live their best lives. OWN will debut in 2009 in more than 70 million homes, on what is currently the Discovery Health Channel. The venture will also include the award-winning digital platform, Oprah.com.

"Fifteen years ago, I wrote in my journal that one day I would create a television network, as I always felt my show was just the beginning of what the future could hold," said Oprah Winfrey, who will serve as chairman of OWN. "For me, the launch of 'The Oprah Winfrey Network' is the evolution of the work I've been doing on television all these years and a natural extension of my show."

"There is no stronger voice than Oprah Winfrey in engaging, motivating and connecting people to live healthier lives. Oprah has inspired me personally, and through this new venture, Oprah's talent and drive will have a dedicated multimedia platform to empower, engage and connect with people on-air and on- line," said David Zaslav, President and CEO of Discovery Communications. "At Discovery, our goals are to improve the quality of the networks while expanding the reach and success of our web presence. This venture does both, and having Oprah as Chairman and creative leader makes OWN a very unique property in a crowded media landscape."

OWN's mission is to create multiple platforms for women, men and their families with a purpose and a passion: to celebrate life, to inspire and entertain, empowering viewers around the world to live their best lives, and by doing so, lift the lives of those around them in ever-widening circles.

In addition to providing her talent, and personal commitment, Winfrey will have full editorial control over the joint venture and will be responsible for OWN's programming, branding and creative vision.

Winfrey will serve as Chairman of The Oprah Winfrey Network, LLC and the venture will be 50/50 owned by Discovery and Harpo. This is a cashless transaction and The Oprah Winfrey Network, LLC will be an independent company.

Discovery Communications will contribute to the venture the Discovery Health Channel as well as handle distribution, origination and other operational requirements for the proposed venture. Both organizations will contribute advertising sales services to the venture.

The search for OWN's Chief Executive Officer to oversee day-to-day venture operations will begin immediately.

Oprah.com offers extensive expert advice, interactive workbooks, photos, video, inspirational stories, books and features to more than six million unique visitors with more than 80 million page views per month.

Since its launch in 1999, Discovery Health has given viewers access to the world of medicine, health and wellness through voices of experience and stories of inspiration. Historically, the ratings and audience share for Discovery Health has been less than 20% of the total ratings of viewers watching the Discovery Channel or TLC.

Additional information regarding the formation of "OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network" will be available on a media conference call -- with Oprah Winfrey and David Zaslav -- which was held today, January 15, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern / 12:00 p.m. Central / 10:00 a.m. Pacific. The transcript may be accessed by dialing 800-642-1687 (for domestic callers) or 702-477-6075 (for international callers) and using the conference ID: 31240348.

About Harpo

Harpo Productions, Inc. produces the number one rated, award-winning "The Oprah Winfrey Show," creates and develops original TV programming, and operates Oprah.com, a premier women's lifestyle website. Harpo Print, LLC and Hearst Magazines publish the monthly O, The Oprah Magazine and quarterly O at Home publications. Harpo Films, Inc. produces feature films as well as top- rated telefilms under the "Oprah Winfrey Presents" banner. Harpo Radio, Inc. produces "Oprah & Friends" (Channel 156) on XM Satellite Radio.

About Discovery Communications

Discovery Communications is the number-one nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in over 170 countries. Discovery's 100-plus worldwide networks are led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, The Science Channel, Discovery Health and HD Theater, with digital media properties including HowStuffWorks.com. Discovery Communications is owned by Discovery Holding Company (NASDAQ:DISCA) (NASDAQ:DISCB) , Advance/Newhouse Communications and John S. Hendricks, Discovery's founder and chairman. For more information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.

Source: Discovery Communications

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VH1 Scores Again With Record-Breaking Debuts of Sophomore Series 'Rock of Love 2 with Bret Michaels' and 'Scott Baio is 46 ... And Pregnant'

-- VH1 kicks-off 2008 with a bang! Returning series, "Rock of Love 2 with Bret Michaels" and "Scott Baio is 46 ... And Pregnant" break ratings records and catapult VH1 to another successful Sunday night of most-watched television.

Sunday night's (1/13) 9:00 PM season two premiere of "Rock of Love with Bret Michaels" scored a 2.6 in the key P18-49 demo, up +166% from the first season's premiere. The episode in which Poison front-man Bret Michaels met his new batch of ladies attracted 3.7 million total viewers and 2.9 million viewers 18-49. "Rock of Love 2" was also the night's most watched cable program among P18-49 viewers and ranks among VH1's top 10 telecasts in the network's history.

During this season of "Rock of Love 2," Michaels will put these 20 new women through various challenges, which include a talent show, Mud Bowl 2, rodeo, custom chopper & video vixen challenges. The ladies that succeed in these challenges will join Michaels on some wild and exclusive excursions, while those who can't hang like true backstage VIPs will be escorted out in bona fide rock star fashion.

Then at 10:00 PM, the second season premiere of "Scott Baio is 46 ... And Pregnant" scored the series' highest rating of all time with a 1.2 P18-49 rating, up +35% from the first season premiere. The episode attracted 1.6 million total viewers and 1.3 million viewers in the P18-49 demo.

"Scott Baio is 46 ... And Pregnant" finds Scott struggling to come to terms with impending fatherhood. Having just learned Renee is pregnant, Scott calls his entourage, Steve Cuccio, Jason Hervey, and Johnny V for a late night meeting at Braemar Country Club where he confesses that he believes his life is over and shares with them his uncertainties about becoming a father. The boys try their best to cheer him up, but in the end Scott's old life coach, Doc Ali, once again saves the day by setting him up with a 'Daddy's 2 B' Class to help him deal with his worries.

These two ratings triumphs come on the heels of the tremendous debut of the VH1 original series "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew" last Thursday night. That series premiere scored an impressive 1.4 rating in the key 18-49 demo, attracting 1.8 million total viewers and 1.5 million P18-49 viewers. The hour-long premiere episode also ranked #1 for the night on basic cable among viewers 18-49 and more than doubled (+128%) the 4Q07 time period average.

VH1's "Rock of Love with Bret Michaels" is created and executive produced by Mark Cronin and Cris Abrego for Mindless Entertainment and 51 Pictures, who also produce the record-breaking "Flavor of Love," "Charm School," "I Love New York," "The Surreal Life," "My Fair Brady," and "Gotti's Way." Ben Samek also executive produces for the company. The production teams' programming launched VH1 into their highest ratings ever and their ratings continue to outperform their previous successes. Jeff Olde, Jill Holmes, Kristen Kelly, Leah Horwitz and Michael Hirschorn oversee the series for VH1.

"Scott Baio is 45... And Single" was created by Eric Bischoff and Jason Hervey of Bischoff Hervey Entertainment who serve as executive producers along with Scott Baio. Executive producers for 3 Ball Productions are JD Roth, Todd A. Nelson and Adam Greener. Jeff Olde, Claire McCabe and Michael Hirschorn oversee the series for VH1.

VH1 connects viewers to the music, artists and pop culture that matter to them most with series, specials, live, events, exclusive online content and public affairs initiatives. VH1 is available in 90 million households in the U.S. VH1 also has an array of digital services including VH1 Classic and VH1 Soul. Connect with VH1 at www.VH1.com.

VH1 is a registered trademark of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom International Inc. MTV Networks also operates and offers joint ventures, licensing agreements and syndication deals whereby its programming can be seen worldwide.

* all data from Nielsen Media Research.

Source: VH1

Web site: http://www.vh1.com/

-- Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and now Super Bowl Eve. Super Bowl Sunday is often considered an unofficial winter holiday. Now, for the first time ever, the Super Bowl will even have official festivities the night before with a free outdoor event open to the public.

The National Football League will count down the hours to the Super Bowl with COUNTING CROWS and a fireworks spectacular at a free outdoor concert at Tempe Town Lake Saturday, Feb. 2.

SUPER BOWL SATURDAY NIGHT is a unique entertainment event celebrating an exciting year of football and the arrival of Super Bowl XLII. The event will include live musical performances, headlined by Counting Crows, and appearances by NFL players, capped off by the Super Bowl Fireworks Spectacular.

Fans may enter beginning at 6 p.m. on the northwest corner of Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway. Fireworks are slated to launch at 9:40 p.m.

An additional act to be announced soon will open the concert.

For more information on Counting Crows, please visit http://www.countingcrows.com/.

Source: NFL

Web site: http://www.countingcrows.com/

Twentieth Century Fox & Apple Introduce iTunes Digital Copy

-- Twentieth Century Fox and Apple(R) today announced Digital Copy for iTunes(R), which provides customers who purchase a DVD with an additional Digital Copy of the movie. Just like movies purchased from the iTunes Store, an iTunes Digital Copy can effortlessly be transferred to iTunes and then viewed on a PC or Mac(R), iPod(R) with video, iPhone(TM) or on Apple TV(R). The first DVD to make its debut with iTunes Digital Copy is the Special Edition DVD premiere of the Family Guy "Star Wars" parody, "Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest," which is being released in stores today. Fox and Apple are planning to deliver many more DVDs with iTunes Digital Copy this year.

"One of the most requested features DVD buyers have been asking for is the ability to get the movies they bought into their iTunes library," said Jim Gianopulos, chairman and chief executive officer of Fox Filmed Entertainment. "We're thrilled to offer such an incredibly simple way for our customers to get even more out of their DVD purchase, and we look forward to releasing many more DVDs this year with iTunes Digital Copy."

"Now movie fans can easily transfer a free copy of the movie they purchase on DVD into iTunes," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "DVDs containing an iTunes Digital Copy allow movie fans to get a copy of their movie which can be viewed on a computer, iPod, iPhone or on Apple TV."

The new iTunes Digital Copy provides a consumer friendly way to transfer a DVD purchase to a user's iTunes library. Once a customer buys the DVD, they insert it into their computer, enter a unique code into iTunes and iTunes automatically copies the movie to their iTunes library within minutes. Customers own the iTunes Digital Copy of the movie and it has all of the same great viewing options as other iTunes Store video content, including the ability to be viewed on a computer, iPod with video, iPhone and Apple TV. Each DVD will only transfer its iTunes Digital Copy to one iTunes library.

One of the world's largest producers and distributors of motion pictures, Fox Filmed Entertainment produces, acquires and distributes motion pictures throughout the world. These motion pictures are produced or acquired by the following units of FFE: Twentieth Century Fox, Fox 2000 Pictures, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Fox Atomic, and Twentieth Century Fox Animation. FFE also includes Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming on VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc (BD) and Digital Copy as well as acquisitions and original productions.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.

(C) 2008 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, iTunes, iPod, iPhone and Apple TV are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Source: Apple

Web site: http://www.apple.com/

Nick Jr. Celebrates the Chinese New Year and Introduces Preschoolers to Chinese Language and Culture on Ni Hao, Kai-lan, a Groundbreaking New Animated Series Premiering Thursday, Feb. 7, At 11:00 A.M. (ET/PT)

Nick Jr.'s New 20-Episode Half-Hour Interactive Series to Teach Preschoolers Mandarin Language for the First Time on Television

-- This February, millions of preschoolers will learn that "Ni Hao" means "Hello" in Mandarin Chinese, as Nickelodeon Preschool introduces them to Chinese culture and language on Nick Jr.'s groundbreaking new animated series Ni Hao, Kai-lan. The original, half-hour 20-episode series will teach 2-5 year olds Mandarin words and phrases for the first time on television. The premiere episode of Ni Hao, Kai-lan, titled "Dragon Boat Festival," will debut on Nick Jr. on Thursday, Feb. 7 (11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., ET/PT), the first day of the Chinese New Year (Year of the Rat). Additionally, Nick Jr. will roll out six new Ni Hao, Kai-lan episodes, weekdays from Friday, Feb. 8 - Friday, Feb. 15, (11:00 a.m., ET/PT) and the series will air regularly weekdays at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nick Jr.

Ni Hao, Kai-lan is Nick Jr.'s first play-along, think-along series to feature an intergenerational family. Through the eyes of a five-year-old Chinese-American girl named Kai-lan, the series explores the colorful aspects of her upbringing and background, her relationships with her family and friends and the world around her. Ni Hao, Kai-lan will also help preschoolers to identify their emotions and learn coping mechanisms to deal with their feelings.

"Blue's Clues, Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego Go! have clearly demonstrated how much kids love to interact with beloved characters, as well as embrace new languages and cultures," said Brown Johnson, Executive Vice President, Executive Creative Director, Nickelodeon Preschool. "Preschoolers will immerse themselves in Kai-lan's rich Chinese-American heritage, while they learn the Mandarin language and relevant social-emotional skills. We can't wait for kids to see this incredibly vibrant and playful world come to life."

On Monday, Jan. 28, the series will begin to "sneak peek" across the following Nickelodeon preschool platforms:

Ni Hao, Kai-lan stars Kai-lan Chow, a playful, adventurous bi-lingual preschooler with a big heart, who speaks both English and Mandarin. Kai-lan's world is infused with Chinese culture, from the dumplings she eats and the lanterns that adorn her house to the huge Chinese New Year celebration she has with her family and friends. The series centers on Kai-lan and her relationships with her grandfather Yeye and her animal friends. Yeye plays a major role in her life as he gently and playfully guides her to her own discoveries. Kai-lan is a natural leader who is thoughtful and caring and has a gift for helping her friends when they really need her. Her best friends are Rintoo, a rambunctious five-year-old tiger who loves to play; Tolee, a five- year-old koala who always puts his friends first; Hoho, a three-year-old monkey full of boundless energy; and Lulu, a happy six-year-old pink rhino.

The series focuses on issues common to preschoolers such as taking turns, disappointment and jealousy, and supports an emotional intelligence curriculum highlighting cause and effect thinking in the social/emotional world. Ni Hao, Kai-lan provides simple coping strategies, set to song, that teach valuable lessons. Kai-lan strives to understand how things are linked together and she always wants to find out the reason why. Every episode follows the adventures of Kai-lan and her friends as they learn to identify their emotions and stop to consider the feelings of others. Kai-lan leads them as they tackle such issues as what caused Rintoo to get mad, or how patience and practice help Tolee get better at rhyming.

Beginning Friday, Jan. 11, Nick Jr.'s award-winning website (www.nickjr.com) will feature four, brand-new online games to complement the launch of Ni Hao, Kai-lan. In the "Ni Hao, Kai-lan Paper Lanterns" game, users can design their own paper lanterns to print, and in "Rintoo's Dragon Boat Rowing Race," users play as Rintoo and row in rhythm on their dragon boat in order to reach the finish line before the other challengers. In "Tolee's Bamboo Bounce" users play as Tolee and travel on the bamboos to catch panda items without falling and in "Kai-lan's Puddle Hop" users play as Kai-lan and jump in puddles to gain points. Additionally, NickJr.com will feature Ni Hao, Kai-lan themed printables, crafts and more.

On the premiere episode, "Dragon Boat Festival," the Dragon Boat Festival is finally here and Kai-lan and her friends are excited to race dragon boats on the river. Kai-lan rows a boat with her best friend, Rintoo the tiger, and she cannot wait to meet a real dragon at the end of the races. But when they lose the first race, Rintoo gets so mad that he whacks their boat and it lands on top of a pagoda. It's up to Kai-lan and the viewers at home to figure out how to help Rintoo calm down so they can finish the race and meet the friendly dragon.

Ni Hao, Kai-lan is created by Karen Chau and Executive Produced by Mary Harrington. Animation production for Ni Hao, Kai-lan is being done in conjunction with Wang Films and the Wang Studio in Greater China.

Nick Jr. is a specially designed programming block airing on Nickelodeon weekdays from 9 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (ET/PT). Completely dedicated to preschoolers ages 2-5, Nick Jr.'s Emmy, Peabody and Parents' Choice Award-winning programs are curriculum based, fun and commercial free. At Nick Jr., kids play to learn with innovative, original shows created just for them.

Nickelodeon, in its 28th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 96 million households and has been the number- one-rated basic cable network for 13 consecutive years. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) .

Source: Nickelodeon

Web site: http://www.nick.com/
http://www.nickjr.com/
http://www.itunes.com/

Red Zune 80GB and New Collection of Artwork Debut on Zune Originals

-- Responding to consumer excitement for the Zune 80GB, Microsoft Corp. is making the popular wireless digital media player available in red with Zune Originals, just in time for Valentine's Day. Inspired by the themes of love and sharing, an exclusive collection of 20 new laser-engraved designs will be available to consumers for a limited time at http://www.zuneoriginals.net/; in addition, Zune Marketplace will feature Valentine's Day playlists that can be shared with friends or loved ones Zune to Zune or via the Zune Social online music community.

"Zune gives consumers a dynamic canvas that is brought to life by the music, pictures, videos and podcasts they fill it with," said Scott Erickson, senior director of product management for Zune at Microsoft. "Zune Originals makes it easy to design a customized player, while wireless sharing and the Zune Social online music community give people new ways to connect."

Zune Originals gives customers more options to personalize their player with 20 new designs celebrating love and sharing that can be laser-engraved on the back of their Zune. The new Valentine's Day series features artwork from four new artist collectives -- Colorblok, Friends With You, PSYOP and Studio Play Pretend -- and is available exclusively at http://www.zuneoriginals.net/ through Feb. 14. Each new graphic can be paired with up to three lines of text, letting consumers add a personal message; if no graphic is chosen, up to five lines of text are available. For a limited time, Zune Originals also offers a gift-wrap option and shipping at no additional charge.* With the addition of the Valentine's Day series, customers can now choose from more than 65 designs, to create a custom wireless player in the size and color they want.

The Zune Marketplace online store makes it easy to load the Zune player with favorite love songs that can be shared wirelessly Zune to Zune or with friends via Zune Social. To find their perfect Valentine's Day soundtrack, consumers can browse playlists such as "Hip Hop Valentine," "80s Love," "Broken Love," and "Talk to Me, Barry," love jams from the legendary Barry White featuring spoken introductions. Zune software also makes it easy for people to create their own playlists in seconds by simply dragging and dropping songs to the playlist icon.

With a bright 3.2-inch screen and premium in-ear noise-isolating headphones, the red Zune 80GB is the latest addition to the new line of Zune wireless players, which also includes the slim, ultra-portable Zune 4GB and Zune 8GB, available in pink, green, black and red. All three models offer wireless sync and sharing, a built-in FM tuner, and the new Zune Pad, a touch-sensitive navigation button that lets people fly through menus or lists with the flick of the thumb, or click to easily change songs or adjust the volume. The Zune 80GB (estimated retail price $249), Zune 8GB (ERP $199) and Zune 4GB (ERP $149) are available at retailers nationwide and at http://www.zuneoriginals.net/.

More information on great Zune Valentine's Day offers from Zune Originals and retailers nationwide is available at http://www.zune.net/valentines. About

Zune

Zune is Microsoft's music and entertainment brand that provides an integrated digital entertainment experience. The Zune platform includes a line of wireless digital media players, the Zune Marketplace online store, and Zune Social online music community. Zune is part of Microsoft's Entertainment and Devices Division and supports the company's software-based services vision to help drive innovation in the digital entertainment space. About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

* See http://www.zuneoriginals.net/ for details.

Source: Microsoft Corp.

Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/

Something's Cookin'! Dane Cook's 'Vicious Circle' Audio to be Released by COMEDY CENTRAL Records(R) Digitally on Tuesday, January 29

iTunes and Most Digital Audio Providers Will Offer the Uncut Audio Performance.

NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- Dane goes digital! COMEDY CENTRAL Records releases Dane's Cook's "Vicious Circle" audio digitally on January 29th. iTunes and most digital audio providers will offer the uncut audio performance.

Superstar comic Dane Cook comes home to Boston in his first-ever solo HBO concert! Performing at the TD Banknorth Garden in front of 18,000 fervent fans, Cook delivers a hilarious, high-energy routine, touching on such universal issues as the therapeutic value of a good lie, the sincerity behind a post-sneeze "God bless you," cheating and its value in relationships and the shock and awe of seeing your father's genitals for the first time.

The Network Television Premiere Of "Dane Cook: Vicious Circle" airs on COMEDY CENTRAL Sunday, January 27 At 10:00 p.m.

Combining energetic physical comedy, clever wordplay and trenchant observations about human behavior, Dane Cook's unique brand of stand-up comedy and accessible guy-next-door attitude have galvanized audiences of all ages. Named a "comedian phenom and icon" by Entertainment Weekly, Cook has maintained his reputation as one of today's most prolific stand-up comedians while simultaneously distinguishing himself as a charismatic and versatile actor. In 2007, Cook starred in his first leading role as the likable slacker Zack in "Employee of the Month." After inking a multi-faceted production deal with HBO last year, he created, directed and starred in the network's nine- part comedy documentary series, "Tourgasm" and wrote, executive-produced and starred in "Vicious Circle." Recently, Cook entertained audiences in the romantic comedy "Good Luck Chuck" with Jessica Alba and in the thriller, "Mr. Brooks" with Kevin Costner, Demi Moore and William Hurt.

He began his career at age 18, honing his craft on the college and comedy club circuits and became one of the first comics to develop and maintain his own Web site to reach out to audiences. Among many awards and accolades, Cook was named Rolling Stone Magazine's "Hot Comic," Stuff Magazine's "Coolest Comic of the Year" and was the winner of COMEDY CENTRAL's "Stand-up Showdown." Last year, his arrival on the cultural stage was confirmed when Time Magazine listed him as one of the world's 100 "Most Influential People." He has appeared multiple times on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," "The Late Show with David Letterman," "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and "The Tonight Show." Last year, Cook hosted the season premiere of "Saturday Night Live," helping the program earn the highest non-sports ratings of any network that year.

Previously released recordings by COMEDY CENTRAL Records include: Dane Cook's platinum-selling "Harmful If Swallowed" and double-platinum "Retaliation," Grammy Award-winning, "Lewis Black: The Carnegie Hall Performance," Grammy Award nominees' Steven Wright's "I Still Have A Pony" and George Lopez's "American's Mexican," Joe Rogan's "Shiny Happy Jihad", Christopher Titus's "5th Annual End Of The World Tour," Norm Macdonald's "Ridiculous," Demetri Martin's "These Are Jokes," "Jim Gaffigan: Beyond The Pale," Mike Birbiglia's "My Secret Public Journal Live," D.L. Hughley's "Notes From The GED Section," Mitch Hedberg's "Mitch All Together" and "Strategic Grill Locations" and Dave Attell's "Skanks For The Memories."

COMEDY CENTRAL, the only all-comedy network, currently is seen in more than 91 million homes nationwide. COMEDY CENTRAL is owned by, and is a registered trademark of, Comedy Partners, a wholly-owned division of VIACOM Inc.'s (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:and) (NYSE:VIA.B) MTV Networks. COMEDY CENTRAL's Internet address is www.comedycentral.com. For up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs visit Press Central, COMEDY CENTRAL's press Web site at www.comedycentral.com/press.

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 140 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services - MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN/THE N, VH1 CLASSIC, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 300 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

Source: COMEDY CENTRAL Corporate Communications

Web site: http://www.comedycentral.com/

MGM Takes 'American Gladiators' Online, on Tour, and Into Animation

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) will launch a full promotional campaign for the studio's runaway primetime reality hit show "American Gladiators" highlighted by several new multimedia initiatives. MGM is turning "American Gladiators" into a multimedia extravaganza by launching the following:

"'American Gladiators' is another example of how MGM franchises can be revitalized for today's audiences," said Jim Packer, co-president, MGM Television. "The studio's strategy of reinvigorating popular franchises from our extraordinary library is definitely working and our new americangladiators.com broadband site will expand the franchise to the digital world."

"The new series and multimedia promotional campaign truly fulfills my dream and vision for 'American Gladiators,'" said Johnny Ferraro, Executive Producer and original series creator. "I look forward to the broadband site launch, cross-city tour, and new cartoon series. It's truly exciting to see the Gladiators franchise grow and continue to succeed on all levels."

"These new multimedia initiatives for 'American Gladiators' will generate even more enthusiasm and excitement for what has already become a hit with television audiences across the country," said Howard T. Owens, Managing Director, Reveille, and an Executive Producer of "American Gladiators." "We are looking forward to working with MGM and Johnny Ferraro to continue to build momentum for this iconic television franchise."

"American Gladiators" has been picked up by the NBC Television Network for a second season. NBC originally ordered nine episodes of the series, which is produced by MGM Television (the original producers of the show along with Flor Jon Films) and Reveille (NBC's "The Office" and "The Biggest Loser," "Nashville Star," "Ugly Betty"). Reveille's Mark Koops, Howard T. Owens as well as David Hurwitz (Fear Factor) are the show's Executive Producers alongside Johnny Ferraro.

In addition to acting as a co-producer on the series, MGM is also the worldwide distributor of "American Gladiators."

Hosted by Hulk Hogan and Laila Ali, "American Gladiators" is produced by MGM Television and Reveille. Referee is former American League umpire Al Kaplon and play-by-play is handled by Van Earl Wright. The Gladiators are comprised of Gina Carano (Crush), Jamie Kovac (Fury), Robin Coleman (Hellga), Justice Smith (Justice), Romeo Williams (Mayhem), Alex Castro (Militia), Valerie Waugaman (Siren), Tanji Johnson (Stealth), Michael O'Hearn (Titan), Tanoai Reed (Toa), Beth Horn (Venom) and Don "Hollywood" Yates (Wolf).

"American Gladiators" was the highest new program premiere of the new season with Adults 18 to 49 viewers. The show premiered on Sunday, January 6, in a two-hour special airing from 9-11 p.m. which averaged a 5.9 rating/14 share among Adults 18-49 to earn a second place in its first hour behind a new episode of "Desperate Housewives" and finished first from 10 p.m.-11 p.m.

The show attracted an impressive 12 million viewers and was NBC's highest adult 18-49 rating in the time period without sports since The Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 16, 2005. And in total viewers, "American Gladiators" was NBC's most-watched non-sports program in the time period since The Emmy Awards on Aug. 27, 2006, finishing first in the Sunday block in both adults 18-49 and adults 18-34.

In its regular Monday night slot, "American Gladiators" dominated in adults 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 and all key adult-male demos.

"American Gladiators" also topped the debut of ABC's "Dance Wars" in nearly all key demographics, including women 18-34 and women 18-49, in the hour. "American Gladiators" surged by a full rating point, or 23 percent, in adults 18-49 from half-hour to half-hour (to a 5.3/12 from a 4.3/11) and increased its total viewership by 1.8 million persons or 18 percent (to 11.8 million from 10.0 million). In its final half-hour from 8:30-9 p.m., "American Gladiators" topped the debut of "Dance Wars" in total viewers, adults, men and women 18-34, adults, men and women 18-49 and adults and men 25-54.

Familiar to baby boomers, the modern update "American Gladiators" combines popular elements from the classic physical competition series with a big-arena attitude in a celebration of everyday, true American heroes.

Everyday amateur athletes -- weekend warriors who take pride in their physical fitness while also making a difference in their communities, go up against the show's gladiators -- charismatic and eclectic combatants comprised of action stars and stunt professionals -- in the ultimate David & Goliath battle of physical strength, agility and endurance. In the updated version, Reveille and MGM Television incorporate special effects, water skills and new technology to make the games even more compelling.

"American Gladiators" first originated from Erie, PA. The series aired as a weekly syndicated show in the U.S., from 1989 through 1996. The show also spurred equally successful international versions in the United Kingdom, Latin America, Australia, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, South Africa, and Japan.

About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., through its operating subsidiaries, is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music and licensed merchandise. The company owns the world's largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,100 titles. Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., Ventanazul, MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Domestic Networks LLC, MGM Distribution Co., MGM International Television Distribution Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Worldwide Digital Media, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive.

In addition, MGM has ownership interests in international TV channels reaching nearly 120 countries. MGM ownership is as follows: Providence Equity Partners (29%), TPG (21%), Sony Corporation of America (20%), Comcast (20%), DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (7%) and Quadrangle Group (3%). For more information, visit http://www.mgm.com/.

About Reveille

Founded in March 2002 by Ben Silverman (now Co-Chairman of NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios), Reveille is a leading independent production and distribution company focused on exploiting worldwide intellectual property rights through scripted and alternative television formats. Reveille produces innovative entertainment programming across all television genres such as the award-winning shows "The Office" (NBC), which has received three Emmy Awards, one Golden Globe Award, two Television Critics Association Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Peabody Award; "Ugly Betty" (ABC), winner of three Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award as well as a Peabody Award, an NAACP Image Award and a GLAAD Media Award; and "The Tudors" (Showtime), winner of two Emmy Awards. Reveille also produces "American Gladiators" (NBC) and the upcoming "My Dad Is Better Than Your Dad" (NBC), "The N's Student Body" (The N) and "Eyes on Target" (The History Channel). In addition, the company produces "The Biggest Loser" (NBC); "Identity" (NBC); "House of Boateng" (Sundance Channel); "30 Days" (FX); "Blow Out" (Bravo); "Bound For Glory" (ESPN); "Nashville Star" (USA); "Date My Mom" (MTV); and "The Restaurant" (NBC). Reveille is the world leader in creating integrated marketing opportunities for leading advertisers while developing alternative financing paradigms. In addition, Reveille distributes its growing library of programming, along with a broad array of programming acquired from independent producers and U.S. networks, to more than 150 countries worldwide through Reveille International. The company also creates, acquires and develops a broad slate of diverse films through its feature film division, Reveille Motion Pictures. Reveille's offices are located in Los Angeles.

Source: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.

Web site: http://www.mgm.com/
http://www.americangladiators.com/

Dave Koz At The Movies Double Feature CD + DVD Scheduled for Release on February 12th

Features Behind-the-Scenes Footage Of Koz, Barry Manilow, Johnny Mathis And Peter White Recording The Grammy-Nominated CD At The Movies Plus Exclusive Interviews, Track-By-Track Commentary And Bonus Audio Tracks

On February 12th, Capitol Records will release Dave Koz At The Movies Double Feature CD + DVD. This lush, romantic celebration of classic movie music hits shelves just in time for Valentine's Day and features the Grammy-nominated CD At The Movies with two bonus tracks plus a new DVD that captures the pop instrumentalist/saxophonist extraordinaire and his guests making the album.

At The Movies has been nominated for a Grammy in the "Best Pop Instrumental Album" category while Koz's moving rendition of "Over the Rainbow" is nominated for "Best Pop Instrumental Performance." And Dave Koz At The Movies Double Feature boasts two never-before-released bonus audio tracks: "Alfie," the Oscar-nominated theme from the film of the same name, and Dave's haunting, evocative interpretation of famed Italian film composer Nino Rota's "Love Theme from the Godfather."

Fans will want to check out the second "feature" too, with its remarkable footage of Dave recording some of cinema's most memorable themes with special guests Barry Manilow ("Moon River" from Breakfast at Tiffany's), Johnny Mathis ("The Shadow of Your Smile" from The Sandpiper) and Peter White ("It Might Be You" from Tootsie). The DVD also includes track-by-track commentary and exclusive interviews with the artists.

Dovetailing with Dave's 2008 concert tour dates, PBS will broadcast Dave Koz At The Movies Double Feature during its March pledge drive, traditionally a time of peak viewership. (Check local listings for times.)

Koz, who recently wrapped up the 10th anniversary of the Dave Koz and Friends A Smooth Jazz Christmas Tour, had two #1 albums on Billboard's Top Contemporary Jazz chart in 2007. At The Movies topped the chart for eight weeks while Dave's new holiday collection, Memories of a Winter's Night, hit #1 in December. The latter featured the Top 10 AC radio hit "White Christmas," Koz's duet with Kelly Sweet.

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Source: Capitol Records

Web site: http://www.davekoz.com/

Mike Huckabee's Band to Play and Martial Artists to Join Forces During Jan. 20th Online Texas Fundraiser Hosted by Chuck Norris

-- Action star and Huckabee for President Supporter Chuck Norris will host an old-fashioned Texas-style barbecue fundraiser for former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee on Sunday, January 20th (1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. CT) from the spectacular Lone Wolf Ranch.

By logging on to http://www.chuck4huckbbq.com/ following the special link to the http://www.mikehuckabee.com/ and making a donation, supporters will be provided an exclusive pass to view the event live, on the Internet, as well as have access to a private guided tour by Chuck Norris of his ranch. Highlighting the festivities will be a performance by Governor Huckabee's rock band, Capitol Offense, and a martial arts demonstration.

"Mike Huckabee is a gifted leader and a man of the people and he will change politics in this country," Norris said in announcing the event. "Given his unprecedented success in this primary season, he already has. But the job is not finished by a long shot. He still needs our help as well as our vote. That's why I am calling upon my friends and people in my community to join me on January 20th in support of 'The People's President' - Mike Huckabee."

"I am tremendously honored and grateful for Chuck Norris' support -- and I am pleased that we can provide an opportunity for the online community to join us via the Internet on January 20," said Huckabee during a campaign stop in Michigan.

"Let's make January 20th a 'Raise Big Bucks' for Huckabee sensation that will provide the needed resources to carry Mike Huckabee all the way to the White House," said Norris.

Led by the bass-playing presidential candidate, Capitol Offense is an eight-man, Arkansas-based band that was formed in 1996. "Not your average garage band, they have been an opening act for musical headliners such as Willie Nelson and Grand Funk Railroad," noted Norris.

Norris first endorsed Governor Huckabee in October 2007 in a posting for his popular weekly Internet column on the independent news site, WorldNetDaily.com (http://www.worldnetdaily.com/staticarticles/article56107.html).

Source: Huckabee for President Exploratory Committee, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.chuck4huckbbq.com/
http://www.mikehuckabee.com/

Honda, Fox and MySpace Search for the Next Marching Band Star

SELECTED FROM HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY BANDS

American Honda Motor Co., Inc., and Fox Entertainment Group (FEG) have come together to announce a unique partnership via MySpace for the 2008 Honda Battle of the Bands, designed to directly reach students at America's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

The FOX MUSIC EXPERIENCE* is a first-of-its-kind music internship/immersion program to be based at the Twentieth Century Fox studio lot in Los Angeles. In a rare collaboration between Honda, FEG's Diversity Development Department and Fox Interactive Media subsidiary MySpace, a custom marching band community site was recently launched. At http://www.myspace.com/hondabattleofthebands, marching band fans were asked to vote for their favorite marching band from the 10 HBCUs participating in the Honda Battle of the Bands event.

On January 26 at the Georgia Dome, a single, talented student-musician from the winning institution, as selected by that band's director, will be awarded an all-expense paid trip to Los Angeles to be part of the FOX MUSIC EXPERIENCE, where he or she will:

The 6th annual Honda Battle of the Bands, being held Sat., Jan. 26th at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, will showcase 10 top HBCU marching bands and their dynamic, high-stepping performances before nearly 68,000 enthusiastic friends, fans, alumni and students.

"The HBCU Marching Bands inspire us to form alliances and build teams as we work to improve this program every year. We are proud to unite with Fox Entertainment Group and MySpace to help give HBCU graduates a real world experience that opens doors of opportunity in Hollywood," said Barbara Ponce, Manager of Corporate and Diversity Advertising for American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

"Fox Entertainment Group is pleased and honored to sponsor the FOX MUSIC EXPERIENCE in collaboration with Honda. This innovative immersion internship for a top marching band member perfectly fits our goal of enhancing opportunities for students of color throughout our companies, and the entertainment industry," said Mitsy Wilson, Senior Vice President, Fox Diversity Development. "Our executives at Fox's music, film, television and MySpace divisions look forward to meeting and working with the talented individual who emerges from the online polling. We've crafted a 'once-in-a-lifetime' experience that we hope will be truly life-altering."

Adds Robert Kraft, President of Fox Music: "We're excited to partner on the FOX MUSIC EXPERIENCE, to be awarded at the 2008 Honda Battle of the Bands. We are dedicated to mentoring students interested in pursuing careers in film music, and look forward to sharing the many facets of our industry. If you can make it to the Georgia Dome, you might just have what it takes to make it in the movie business. We can't wait to meet the lucky student. Good luck!"

*The FOX MUSIC EXPERIENCE is open to Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase Bands/Band Members only. For more information, please visit http://www.myspace.com/hondabattleofthebands, and http://www.fox.com/diversity.

About Fox Entertainment Group

Fox Entertainment Group (FEG) is a unit of News Corporation (NYSE:NWS) (NYSE:NWS.A) . It is principally engaged in the development, production and worldwide distribution of feature films and television programs, television broadcasting and cable network programming. The Company's studios, production facilities and film and television library provide high-quality creative content, and the Company's broadcasting and cable networks provide extensive distribution platforms for the Company's programs. Fox Digital Media is a division of FEG dedicated to setting distribution strategy and licensing programming from all FEG divisions to new, digital outlets.

About American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

American Honda Motor Co., Inc., was founded in 1959 as the U.S. sales and marketing subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Honda currently produces automobiles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, personal watercraft, lawn mowers and engines at its ten major U.S. manufacturing operations, using domestic and globally sourced parts. Honda's long-term commitment to the HBCUs was first made more than 18 years ago when it established the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge, a program designed to showcase the academic gifts and prowess of HBCU students. For more information on the Honda Battle of the Bands, visit http://www.hondabattleofthebands.com/.

Source: American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Web site: http://www.hondabattleofthebands.com/
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Ready To Laugh, America? The Network Television Premiere of 'Lewis Black: Red, White & Screwed' Debuts Sunday, January 20 At 9:00 P.M.*

Comedy all-star Lewis Black is bringing all-new laughs to COMEDY CENTRAL. The Network Television Premiere of "Lewis Black: Red, White & Screwed" debuts Sunday, January 20 at 9:00 p.m.

Encore presentations air Sunday, January 20 at 10:30 p.m. and Tuesday, January 22 at 10:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m.

In "Red, White & Screwed," Black returns to his hometown of Washington DC for another stint of hilariously explosive rants. Outspoken and disruptive, Black takes on everything from evolution to politics to the president and his "defeat" of a cedar tree. It's an all-new hour of in-your-face comedy viewers won't want to miss!

Lewis Black is a Grammy Award-winning stand-up comedian, author, playwright and actor. Black has made regular appearances on COMEDY CENTRAL's "The Daily Show" in his "Back in Black" commentary segment. On March 12, Black will star in the all-new COMEDY CENTRAL original series "Lewis Black's Root of All Evil". Playing a judge, Black puts pop culture on trial while guest comedians play lawyers prosecuting pop culture offenders of "decency." Get ready for court room comedy at its finest!

COMEDY CENTRAL, the only all-comedy network, currently is seen in more than 91 million homes nationwide. COMEDY CENTRAL is owned by, and is a registered trademark of, Comedy Partners, a wholly-owned division of VIACOM Inc.'s (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:and) (NYSE:VIA.B) MTV Networks. COMEDY CENTRAL's Internet address is www.comedycentral.com. For up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs visit Press Central, COMEDY CENTRAL's press Web site at www.comedycentral.com/press.

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 140 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services - MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN/THE N, VH1 CLASSIC,MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 300 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

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Source: COMEDY CENTRAL Corporate Communications

http://www.comedycentral.com/press

Spike TV Television Highlights - February 2008

- * Note: Spike TV HD includes

- Pros vs. Joes: Last Joe Standing

- CSI: NY

- GameTrailers TV

- Powerblock Programming

Source: Spike TV

Web site: http://www.spiketv.com/

Golden Globes Winners

Seal Added to The Palazzo Las Vegas Luminaries and Legends Star-Studded Lineup

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 11 -- The Palazzo Las Vegas, the newest hotel on the Las Vegas Strip in nearly three years, announced today that three-time Grammy award winning performer, Seal, has been added to the star-studded grand opening concert lineup. Luminaries and Legends will be presented in partnership with IMPERIA Vodka, Russia's #1 luxury vodka.

The January 19 concert concludes a weekend of spectacular grand opening events for The Palazzo Las Vegas resort. Luminaries and Legends will be hosted by Wayne Brady and feature performances by legend Diana Ross, Seal, Andy Garcia & The Cineson All-Stars, the cast of JERSEY BOYS, along with some surprise guest appearances.

As the only grand opening event open to the public, tickets to this rare opportunity to be involved in Las Vegas history are available for purchase starting at $129 (all-inclusive) for grandstand seats. To purchase tickets and be among the first to check out The Palazzo, visit http://www.palazzolasvegas.com/ or call 702-414-9000.

For more information about The Palazzo Las Vegas, please visit http://www.palazzolasvegas.com/.

Statements in this press release, which are not historical facts, are "forward looking" statements that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors beyond the Company's control, which may cause material differences in actual results, performance or other expectations. These factors include, but are not limited to general economic conditions, competition, new ventures, government regulation, legalization of gaming, interest rates, future terrorist acts, insurance, and other factors detailed in the reports filed by Las Vegas Sands Corp. with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

About The Palazzo Resort~Hotel~Casino

With over 3,000 expansive suites, luxury shopping and world-class dining and entertainment, the $1.9 billion, 50-story Palazzo Las Vegas literally takes luxury to new heights. Highlighted by a flagship, 85,000-square-foot Barneys New York, The Shoppes at The Palazzo features more than 60 luxury boutiques. In addition, 20 remarkable stores and luxury brands made their Las Vegas debuts at The Palazzo, including Chloe, Tory Burch, Christian Louboutin, Diane Von Furstenberg, Van Cleef & Arpels, Catherine Malandrino, Anya Hindmarch, and Michael Kors. Additionally, The Palazzo offers a variety of cuisines from a collection of award-winning chefs such as CarneVino by Mario Batali, CUT by Wolfgang Puck, Table 10 by Emeril Lagasse and Restaurant Charlie by Charlie Trotter. Other one-of-kind offerings include, Tony Award winning Broadway musical, JERSEY BOYS, the world's largest Canyon Ranch SpaClub, Jay-Z's signature 40/40 Club and the Strip's first Lamborghini dealership.

About IMPERIA Vodka

Distilled and bottled in St. Petersburg, IMPERIA's premium caliber is founded in the perfect marriage of both Russia's fabled heritage and its 21st century dynamism. IMPERIA starts with the highest grade of winter wheat grains harvested from the Black Steppes of Russia, blended with soft glacial waters from Russia's frozen north, and then meticulously distilled eight times, four times above the industry average luxury grade spirit. The liquid is filtered twice through charcoal and twice through charged quartz crystals from the Ural Mountains to produce a vodka of exceptional purity with a clean, velvety smooth taste. http://www.imperiavodka.com/

Source: The Palazzo Las Vegas

Web site: http://www.palazzolasvegas.com/
http://www.imperiavodka.com/

Retirement Living TV Presents The Florence Henderson Show

America's Favorite Mom Hosts Talk Show In and About Hollywood

-- Retirement Living TV (RLTV), the first network dedicated to informing, involving and inspiring people 55+, launches The Florence Henderson Show from Hollywood, California on Thursday, January 17, 3 p.m., EST.

The Florence Henderson Show is an in-depth and insider's look at Hollywood -- past and present. From legendary and iconic celebrity guests to famous Hollywood landmarks to nostalgic pop culture rich with show biz history, Florence brings the best that Tinsel Town has to offer to the viewers at home.

The guest list from the talk show reads like a who's who of Hollywood, including Carol Burnett, Bob Newhart, Garry Marshall, Dom DeLuise, Shelley Berman, Betty Garrett, Jason Alexander, Bob Mackie, Judge Judy and Monty Hall.

"Simply put, The Florence Henderson Show is the show about the entertainment world that our demo has been waiting for. People 55+ don't care what Paris Hilton is doing. They want to hear from legends like Carol Burnett and stars like Jason Alexander," said Vice President of Programming Elliot Jacobson.

Best known for her work on The Brady Bunch, Henderson previously hosted RLTV's Living Live with co-host Meshach Taylor. She's also a movie and Broadway star, motivational speaker, performer, producer and philanthropist.

"The Florence Henderson Show is an in-depth and captivating look at the world of entertainment. This is not a tabloid show, but rather, a program that people over the age of 50 will be interested in," Peter M. Green, executive producer.

The Florence Henderson Show can be seen nationally on Retirement Living TV on DirecTV and Comcast Cable via CN8.

About Retirement Living TV

Retirement Living TV (RLTV) is the only network dedicated to informing, involving and inspiring people 55+. Launched in September 2006, the network has all original programming with established celebrities and journalists on topics spanning critical issues including health, lifestyle, finance and politics. RLTV is the expert in the field of aging, guided by an internationally-recognized team of gerontologists and researchers. RLTV is seen in 29 million homes across the U.S. and Canada on DirecTV, Comcast, S-Vox and other video providers or by logging on to WWW.RL.TV

Source: Retirement Living TV

Web site: http://www.rl.tv/

Will The South Rise Again on 'American Idol Season 7'? 'Yes' Said 40% of Southern Idol Viewers Surveyed vs. 'No' From 38% of Northern Viewers

-- Why have contestants from Southern states dominated on "American Idol" for six seasons? Will the trend continue in season 7, launching Jan. 15?

These are burning questions Idol fans across the U.S. have asked since the show started, and that subject has generated stories in all media, including The New York Times.

From its hub in Birmingham, Ala., Luckie & Co. has been creating cutting-edge campaigns for the country for more than half a century. Most recently, Luckie took up the challenge of finding out why their fellow Southerners were performing so well on "American Idol" by conducting a nationwide survey.

"We live at the epicenter of the pop culture phenomenon that is 'American Idol,' since two of the six Idol winners have come from Birmingham, and other Alabamians have done very, very well on the show," said Jay Waters, Luckie's chief strategy officer. "So, it made sense for us to check America's pulse to see how they thought season 7 was going play out. And it fit right in with our ongoing efforts to stay on top of consumer and pop-culture trends"

Of 1,005 people polled, 39.7 percent were fans of "American Idol." Looking at those fans, several results showed statistically significant differences in the responses between those in the Northeast and the South. The dramatic differences are worth noting as they rekindle an age-old rivalry between the two factions.

The first six seasons of "American Idol," an inordinate number of contestants from Southern states were finalists or winners:

Many of these successful Southerners haven't just ranked on the show, they have sold millions of albums afterwards and some, like Carrie Underwood, have gone multi-platinum after their Idol debut.

Asked to explain why Southerners had done so well in past Idol competitions, 47 percent of all Southerners polled said it was because they were more confident of their talent than contestants from other parts of the country. Another 37 percent said it was "in the genes" and 31 percent of Northerners concurred.

Asked how they thought season 7 would play out, most Southerners thought it would be another Southern sweep, with 40 percent saying the next winner "definitely" will be from the South because the region holds "the country's musical talent pool."

In the Northeast, the same number felt the opposite, with 38 percent saying there is "no chance" the next winner will come from the South. They said that while the South has had its share of Idol winners, it is time for the talent in the rest of the country to shine.

About the survey:

The survey was conducted among a national probability sample of 1,005 adults comprised of 502 men and 503 women 18 years of age and older, living in private households in the continental United States. The total respondents who were fans of "American Idol" numbered 397. Interviewing for this Opinion Research CARAVAN(R) Survey was completed during Jan. 4-7, 2008.

New England: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut

Middle Atlantic: New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania

Luckie & Co. of Birmingham, Ala., was founded in 1953 and is a full- service advertising, public relations and interactive firm with 119 employees and more than $120 million in annual billings.

Web site:

Source: Luckie & Co. Corporate PR

Composer Tony Phillips Hits High Notes With Today's Top Game Shows

-- Game show fans can often recall the name of a program host, recent winners or even questions that trumped the contestants. When asked about the show's music, they might sing a little jingle that sounds something like the theme. But when it comes to music pertaining to the bulk of the show, most draw a blank - or, even better, claim there isn't any music at all, according to Tony Phillips, composer for the current hit NBC game show "1 vs. 100" (http://www.nbc.com/1vs100/).

"Most people don't realize there's music throughout game shows because there's so much content," Phillips said. "But that's championing the game show music's very purpose because, with the exception of a catchy, memorable theme, you're not supposed to listen to the music ... you're supposed to feel it. It's all about complementing and playing into the emotion that's evoked throughout the show."

And that's exactly what Tony Phillips, an avid L.A.-based composer, has been hired to do. "1 vs. 100" is a game show that pits one player against a "mob" of 100 to win a cash prize. The show's current series broadcasts to millions of Americans on Friday nights, 8/7 p.m. (central) on NBC. Hosted by actor-comedian Bob Saget, the show is so hot that many other countries are now airing their own versions. What's more, some of these shows feature both the theme music and underscore created exclusively by Phillips.

"I was hired to compose for '1 vs. 100' because the production company was so pleased with my work for 'Deal or No Deal,'" said Phillips, who has won BMI songwriting awards for contributions to NBC's "Deal or No Deal" and ABC's "Extreme Makeover Home Edition." "With '1 vs. 100,' not only are America's game show fans experiencing my work regularly, but the international community is exposed to it now. It's an extremely significant step in my composing career."

In addition to "1 vs. 100," Phillips is hired for another major project - 40 episodes of "Kamen Rider," a family program inspired by the Japanese hit show. With a background in composing for other children's media/film, including popular Disney films and programs, Phillips' contribution to this up-and-coming series is sure to be a success.

About Tony Phillips

Tony Phillips, composer, launched his musical career at Pete Townsend's Eel Pie Studio in London as house engineer. He then pursued a freelance mixing career, working on hits for musicians like Seal, Joni Mitchell, Celine Dion, B-52's, Pet Shop Boys and more. In 2003, Tony opened his own studio, composing theme music and underscores for noteworthy TV and film projects, including "Deal or No Deal," "Extreme Makeover Home Edition," "The Lion King," "Bratz," and more. Some of his ongoing and future works include: "1 vs. 100," "Kamen Rider," "Rock and a Hard Place" and "Love Decoys."

Source: Tony Phillips Productions

Web site: http://www.nbc.com/1vs100

-- NU IMAGE/MILLENNIUM FILMS and LIONSGATE(R) (NYSE:LGF) , the leading independent filmed entertainment studio, have announced a deal for Lionsgate to acquire North American distribution rights to the highly coveted film series CONAN THE BARBARIAN, based on Robert E. Howard's mythical conquering hero. The companies most recently partnered on RAMBO, which Lionsgate is co-releasing (with The Weinstein Company) on January 25th. The announcement was jointly made by Danny Dimbort, Trevor Short and Avi Lerner, founders of Nu Image/Millennium Films, and Jason Constantine, Lionsgate Executive Vice President of Acquisitions and Co-Productions.

Nu Image/Millennium's Boaz Davidson and Joe Gatta are producing the film, along with Fredrick Malmberg of Paradox Entertainment, George Furla and Henry Winterstern. Executive producers include Nu Image's Dimbort, Short and Lerner. Production is slated to take place in Bulgaria in summer/fall 2008.

"We could not be happier to be back in business with Lionsgate," said Dimbort. "They have done a phenomenal job with RAMBO and know how to release a high-profile property. CONAN is an amazing franchise and they will treat it in kind."

"We are delighted to join Nu Image/Millennium Films in bringing Conan the Barbarian back to the big screen," said Constantine. "This is a character unlike any other in the action/adventure canon, with an unlimited potential for stories that are exciting and different. And given the production expertise and creativity of our friends at Nu Image/Millennium, this Conan is sure to conquer."

Commented Lerner, "Lionsgate was our choice from the beginning. Jon Feltheimer has a great crew with good instincts, a fantastic understanding of distribution and a wonderful marketing machine. They will give these films the right attention and make them a huge success."

The deal was negotiated for Lionsgate by Constantine, Eda Kowan, Vice President Acquisitions, and Wendy Jaffe, Executive Vice President Legal & Business Affairs, Acquisitions and Co-Productions; and by Lerner and Lonnie Ramati, Executive Vice President Business and Legal Affairs, for Nu Image/Millennium Films.

ABOUT NU IMAGE, INC. / MILLENNIUM FILMS

Nu Image/Millennium Films is a full-service production company and distributor servicing the domestic and international markets. Nu Image/Millennium Films currently develop, finance, produce and distribute approximately 15-18 films a year, with locations shooting around the world. Nu Image was founded in 1992 with partners Avi Lerner, Danny Dimbort and Trevor Short. Originally dedicated to the action and thriller genres, Nu Image created Millennium Films in 1996 to address the market's growing need for theatrical quality films and higher budget action features. The two divisions have together produced more than 230 films, including the recent theatrical releases THE BLACK DAHLIA, 88 MINUTES, THE WICKER MAN, LONELY HEARTS, and 16 BLOCKS. Upcoming Nu Image/Millennium releases include RAMBO, THE CLEANER, MAD MONEY, DAY OF THE DEAD, MAJOR MOVIE STAR, THE CODE and RIGHTEOUS KILL.

ABOUT LIONSGATE

Lionsgate is the leading independent filmed entertainment studio, winning the 2005 Best Picture Academy Award(R) for CRASH, and the Company is a premier producer and distributor of motion pictures, television programming, home entertainment, family entertainment and video-on-demand content. Its prestigious and prolific library of nearly 12,000 motion picture titles and television episodes is a valuable source of recurring revenue and a foundation for the growth of the Company's core businesses. The Lionsgate brand is synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the globe.

Source: Lionsgate

Web site: http://www.lionsgate.com/

-- Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies announced today that the family adventure "The Spiderwick Chronicles" has moved its release to February 14, 2008.

From the beloved best-selling series of books comes "The Spiderwick Chronicles," a fantasy adventure for the child in all of us. Peculiar things start to happen the moment the Grace family (Jared, his twin brother Simon, sister Mallory and their mom) leave New York and move into the secluded old house owned by their great, great uncle Arthur Spiderwick. Unable to explain the strange disappearances and accidents that seem to be happening on a daily basis, the family blames Jared. When he, Simon and Mallory investigate what's really going on, they uncover the fantastic truth of the Spiderwick estate and of the creatures that inhabit it.

Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies Present A Kennedy/Marshall And A Mark Canton Production A Mark Waters Film "The Spiderwick Chronicles" starring Freddie Highmore, Mary-Louise Parker, Nick Nolte with Joan Plowright and David Strathairn and the voices of Seth Rogen and Martin Short. The film is directed by Mark Waters from a screenplay by Karey Kirkpatrick and David Berenbaum and John Sayles, based on the books by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black. The film is produced by Mark Canton, Larry Franco, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Karey Kirkpatrick. The executive producers are Julia Pistor, Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black. The director of photography is Caleb Deschanel, ASC. The production designer is James Bissell. The editor is Michael Kahn, A.C.E. The costumes are designed by Joanna Johnston. The music is by James Horner. The special visual effects are by Industrial Light & Magic. The visual effects are by Tippett Studio.

"The Spiderwick Chronicles" will be distributed by Paramount Pictures. This film has been rated PG for scary creature action and violence, peril and some thematic elements.

About Paramount Pictures Corporation

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. The company's labels include Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, MTV Films, Nickelodeon Movies and DreamWorks Studios. PPC operations also include Paramount Pictures Digital Entertainment, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., Paramount Studios, and Worldwide Television Distribution.

Source: Paramount Pictures Corporation

-- John Schneider (the original "Bo Duke") will auction off his General Lee, the popular muscle car from "The Dukes of Hazard" movies and TV show, at the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company's 37th Annual Collector Car Event from January 12-20 in Scottsdale, Arizona. At the auction Schneider's 1969 Dodge Charger Coupe, along with other cars from the stars, will be sold at no reserve.

The General Lee is undoubtedly considered one of the most famous cars in the world and was involved in some of TV's most memorable car chases. The car possesses a powerful 511 cid, 725 horsepower engine with a 727 transmission, making it any car collector's dream! The general public can attend Barrett-Jackson's Greatest Collector Car Auction ever and bids will be accepted for Schneider's legendary car, "General Lee" on Saturday, January 19 (Lot #1321). Fans can also watch the live broadcast on SPEED over the six day auction. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of "General Lee" will be donated to Schneider's charity of choice, "Cure Autism Now".

About John Schneider

In a business as ephemeral as the entertainment industry, it is noteworthy that Schneider has worked consistently since his debut on "Dukes of Hazard" nearly 30 years ago. A true Renaissance man, Schneider is a filmmaker (he wrote, directed and starred in "Collier and Company" which was just released on DVD), fixes and restores old cars, plays the guitar and sings (he has performed in numerous Broadway shows such as Grand Hotel and has released 11 albums), co-founded the Children's Miracle Network (a non-profit international organization that helps children by raising funds and awareness for 170 children's hospitals) and is the consummate family man to boot.

Most recently, Schneider has starred in F/X's hit drama "Nip/Tuck," and has just finished filming the HBO drama series, "12 Miles of Bad Road" starring opposite Lily Tomlin, which will premiere in March. In addition, you can catch Schneider in a Hallmark Channel mini-series "Shark Swarm," where he stars opposite Daryl Hannah, which is set to air in early 2008.

Currently, Schneider is playing the role of Billy Flynn in the Broadway Musical, "Chicago."

For more information on John Schneider, please visit http://www.myspace.com/john_schneider or http://www.myspace.com/dukesfest.

Source: John Schneider

Web site: http://www.myspace.com/john_schneider
http://www.myspace.com/dukesfest

Spike TV Takes a First-Hand Look at One of the Most Dangerous Jobs in the World with the Drug Enforcement Administration

Six One-Hour Episodes of New Unscripted Original Series 'DEA' Set to Premiere on Spike TV This Spring

-- Spike TV has ordered six one-hour episodes of the new original narrative series "DEA" which offers viewers a never-before-seen look at the inner workings of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Produced by Al Roker Entertainment, Inc. in association with Size 12 Productions, "DEA" is slated to premiere on Spike TV in Spring 2008.

"Television viewers will get the same unprecedented access to the inner workings of the DEA as our camera crews -- the raids, the risk and the danger," said Al Roker, executive producer. "This series is the real deal, exposing elements of the illegal drug trade that you could not imagine. When you watch DEA, you will feel like you have gone undercover."

Spike TV was given exclusive access to follow a group of Special Agents and Task Force Officers in the DEA Detroit division as they risked their lives daily in the ongoing battle against illegal drugs. The series follows Special Agents as they work cases ranging from street level dealers all the way up to international drug traffickers.

"DEA" underscores the danger Special Agents experience on a daily basis in order to do their jobs. Viewers will witness first-hand what it is like for Special Agents to go out on undercover missions and pose as drug dealers. Spike TV is there when the DEA busts down doors as Special Agents execute drug raids that put their lives directly in the line of fire. The series also takes a look at the complex relationship that DEA Special Agents have with informants, revealing the strange kinship they share with these criminals who see themselves not as arch enemies, but rather as opponents in "the game" of the illegal drug trade.

"This job is a calling. We love what we do and you can see that on the show through the dedication and excitement of these agents," said Special Agent Mary Irene Cooper, DEA's Chief of Congressional and Public Affairs. "Nothing else I've seen captures the day-to-day experiences of drug law enforcement work like this series. You see the thrills, you see the anticipation, you see the chase, you see the reality. Most importantly you see the DEA agents for what they really are, a close-knit team dedicated to an important mission at any cost, trusting each other with their lives."

"DEA" is produced for Spike TV by Al Roker Entertainment, Inc. and Size 12 Productions. Executive producers for the series are Al Roker for Al Roker Entertainment and Russell Muth and Hank Capshaw for Size 12 Productions. Supervising Producer for Al Roker Entertainment is Michael Kaufman. Tim Duffy is Spike TV's executive in charge of production.

About Al Roker Entertainment, Inc.

Formed in 1994, Al Roker Entertainment, Inc. (ARE) is a thriving multimedia company based in NYC involved in the development and production of network, cable, home video and public television projects. Al Roker is CEO. ARE produces programming for a diverse clientele. Recent productions include Profiles in Courage: A Kennedy Legacy (NBC Station Group), An Honor Deferred (History Channel), 2007 Reader's Digest National Word Power Challenge (NBC), Inside Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (NBC), Recipe for Success (Food Network), Renovate My Place (TV One), Roker on the Road (Food Network), Heavyweights (Food Network), The 2007 Quill Book Awards (NBC), Diabetes: The Quiet Killer (NBC), Brain Attack: A Stroke Survival Guide (NBC), Uncovered: The Hidden Lives of Miss USA (E! Entertainment Network), Meth, Murder & Madness (Court TV), Sheila Bridges Designer Living (Fine Living), Tribeca Film Festival: Live From The Red Carpet (NBC), Whoopi Goldberg (A&E Biography Series), Going Places (PBS), Intimate Portrait: Judge Judy (Lifetime), I Lost It - Primetime Special (Discovery Health). For more information, visit www.alrokerentertainment.com.

About Size 12 Productions

Size 12 is a full service production company with more than thirty years of television experience of Hank Capshaw and C. Russell Muth. The company produces process-centric, documentary style reality programming focusing on emotions, humor, family dynamics and the pathos of everyday lives. Size 12 harnesses the creative talents behind such hit series as "American Chopper," "American Hot Rod," "American Casino" and "Dirty Jobs," among many other hours of network and basic cable programming.

Spike TV is available in 96.1 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks. A unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , MTV Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.

Source: Spike TV

Web site: http://www.spiketv.com/
http://www.alrokerentertainment.com/

NANOMATIC presents its -myrimis- a secure place on earth- and -nanonavi-personal navigation on earth- solution at the CES in the USA. The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world's largest annual tradeshow for consumer technology and America's largest annual tradeshow of any kind. The International CES reaches across markets, spans the globe and helps thousands of consumer electronics businesses grow and thrive each year. The Consumer Electronics Association joins together with businesses and organizations to bring you the world's largest annual consumer technology event.

NANOMATIC Booth -4713- North Hall

"Consumers today are demanding features beyond simple navigation that help them find more places, people, products and services they're seeking along the way," said CEO August Bodo Schnabel. "PINAV (Personal Information and Navigation) is one of the fastest growing 'must-have' technologies for consumers, as well as for the consumer electronics manufacturers and wireless carriers focused on developing innovative applications to serve this growing market."

-myrimis-(www.myrimis.com)allows the user to set up their own -Real life- location based social network including family-members, friends, pets and assets like cars, boats, home - and create innovative services like virtual- caring for persons and pets - and home and car security and control.

-nanonavi-(www.myrimis.com/n) available as a free download for Nokia and Motorola mobile phones, allows people to view where they are on street and satellite maps, search for family-members, friends, pets, assets and POI's worldwide around them and create routes to get there. Photos taken by mobile- phone are -geotagged- and sent to -myrimis- and -flickr-.

NANOMATIC is founded on many years of experience in the development of complex data networks and geographical information systems. As early as 2000, the company successfully developed telematic systems and portable navigation systems. Since 2004, based on the observation and analysis of the individual and social behaviour patterns of human beings, NANOMATIC has developed modular software products that automatically adapt to the requirements of the individual user.

NANOMATIC is operating from Offices in Hong Kong-SAR, London-UK, Miami-USA and is backed up by Venture Capital from Asia and USA.

Source: NANOMATIC

Web site: http://www.nanomatic.net/

-- Starz, LLC, today announced that the company has completed agreements to provide long-term financing for the slate of films being produced by Starz, LLC, subsidiary Overture Films.

The package includes a $225 million credit facility provided by a group of banks led by JP Morgan and CIT Group Inc. In addition, $100 million of mezzanine financing and equity are provided by Liberty Media Corp. (Nasdaq: LINTA; LCAPA), parent company of Starz, LLC.

Starz, LLC, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Glenn Curtis said, "This structure will provide Overture with all the financing it needs to move ahead with production of 8-12 major motion pictures a year. This agreement fulfills our goal of providing Overture the full financial backing it needs to produce and acquire films within the parameters of their business plan. We look forward to a long string of great movies from Overture."

Overture CEO Chris McGurk noted that the long-term financial commitment from Starz LLC, combined with previously announced distribution deals with premium channel provider Starz Entertainment and with Starz home video unit Anchor Bay Entertainment, gives Overture all the essential distribution and financial backing it needs. "Liberty and Starz have proven to be the perfect long-term strategic partners Overture needed," McGurk said. "Overture has a unique competitive advantage with complete film financing and fully integrated distribution in all media worldwide firmly in place. This enables us to focus our energies on finding great film projects and then helping the actors, producers and directors we work with to do what they do best: create compelling and innovative films."

Overture Films begins releasing its slate January 18th with the comedy Mad Money, directed by Oscar(R) winner Callie Khouri and starring Diane Keaton, Queen Latifah, and Katie Holmes as three employees of the Federal Reserve who plot to steal money that is about to be destroyed. On March 14, 2008, Overture will release Sleepwalking, an emotional drama about a young girl's search for parental love, starring Oscar(R) winner Charlize Theron. Following is Tom McCarthy's The Visitor, Overture's most recent acquisition from the 2007 Toronto Film Festival, which will arrive in theaters on April 11, 2008.

Overture is domestically distributing the action-thriller Righteous Kill, starring Oscar(R) winners Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, which finished principal photography last November. Also recently wrapped is Traitor, a politically charged espionage thriller starring Don Cheadle and Guy Pearce as well as Last Chance Harvey, starring Oscar(R) winners Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson. Finally, Overture's most recent green-lit film is Humboldt Park, a family dramedy about three siblings' return to their family's home for the holidays, starring John Leguizamo and Freddy Rodriguez.

About Overture Films

Overture Films (http://www.overturefilms.net/) develops, produces acquires and distributes feature-length, theatrical motion pictures worldwide. The studio is an operating unit of Starz, LLC, which in turn is a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corp., that is attributed to Liberty Capital Corp. (Nasdaq: LCAPA; LCAPB). Its affiliated companies, Anchor Bay Entertainment and Starz Entertainment, make the films available domestically to viewers via home video, premium television Internet and other outlets.

About Starz, LLC

Starz, LLC, is a holding company that operates Starz Media and Starz Entertainment (http://www.starz.com/). Starz, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corp. that is attributed to Liberty Capital Group (NASDAQ:LCAPA) (NASDAQ:LCAPB) .

Source: Starz, LLC

Web site: http://www.starz.com/
http://www.overturefilms.net/

The Pros are Back on Spike TV!

NFL Superstar Ricky Williams Headlines An All Star Cast In Season Three Of Spike TV's Hit Series 'Pros vs. Joes'

Allan Houston, Charles Oakley, Warren Moon, Joe Carter, Kurt Angle, Derrick Coleman And Pernell 'Sweet Pea' Whitaker Among Athletes Featured

-- Many of sports' biggest names from the last two decades are getting their chance to payback all the loud-mouth fans and cocky couch potatoes who tormented them during their careers in season three of Spike TV's hit series, "Pros vs. Joes." The new season premieres on Spike TV with a special episode on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 11:00pm ET/PT featuring TNA superstar Kurt Angle.

After the special episode, the series will resume its regular timeslot on Thursdays at 11:00pm ET/PT beginning January 24. In each of the 10 episodes this season, regular guys compete in a variety of different sports against an incredible array of sports legends. Unlike in previous seasons, Spike TV shot the series at four iconic stadiums: The Rose Bowl, The Superdome, The Orange Bowl and RFK Stadium. The sixty-four contestants, or "Joes," this season are grouped into four regional brackets, with the regional winners meeting at the Rose Bowl for the finale. The final four contestants of this season's "Last Joe Standing" will compete for a six-figure cash prize.

For the first time, this season of "Pros vs. Joes" will feature a superstar athlete in the prime of his football career, former Heisman trophy winner, NFL All-Pro and current Miami Dolphin, Ricky Williams on Thursday, January 31 at 11:00pm ET/PT. Williams taped the episode in October, before re-joining the Dolphins in November.

The impressive roster for Season 3 includes a list of sports heroes ranging from Heisman trophy winners to World Series heroes to hockey and boxing hall-of-famers to an Olympic gold medalist. They include: Brady Anderson, Jamal Anderson, Kenny Anderson, Kurt Angle, Jessie Armstead, Joe Carter, Derrick Coleman, Paul Coffey, Sean Elliott, Nick Van Exel, John Franco, Arturo Gatti, Jeff George, Allan Houston, Rocket Ismail, Al Leiter, Charles Oakley, Christian Okoye, Dan Majerle, Marty McSorley, Warren Moon, John Randle, Mitch Richmond, Bob Sapp, Jimmy Smith, Pernell Whitaker, Ricky Williams, and Rod Woodson.

The series is hosted by former USC running back and Los Angeles sports television/radio personality, Petros Papadakis. Pros vs. Joes is produced by MY Entertainment and Mess Media. Serving as executive producers are Michael Yudin, President of MY Entertainment; Joe Townley, COO of MY Entertainment; and Scott Messick, President, Mess Media; Sharon Levy and Tim Duffy are Executives in Charge of Production for Spike TV.

Spike TV is available in 96.1 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks. A unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , MTV Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.

Source: Spike TV

Web site: http://www.spiketv.com/

-- Golden Globe(R) nominee, Glenn Close has the starring role in the hit series, "Damages" and now she has a starring role in the National Milk Mustache got milk? Campaign. No stranger to success, Close also is a five-time Academy Award(R) nominee, three-time Tony Award(R) winner and Screen Actors Guild Award (R) and Emmy(R) Award winner.

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As the super-star actor, producer and mother that she is, Close needs her energy. She knows that drinking three glasses of lowfat or fat free milk everyday combined with staying active and maintaining a healthy diet will help her stay fit, lean and looking her best. Other celebs who have worn the milk mustache include Sara Ramirez, Laila Ali and Mariska Hargitay.

Close's ad will help kick off a new initiative on Thursday 1/10/08, called The Campaign for Healthy Weight. The new campaign encourages women to forgo fad diets and focus on simple, lifelong changes to promote health and weight management.

The ad copy reads, "Look Close. To perform my best, I need to give my body the attention it deserves. That's why I eat right, exercise and drink milk. Studies suggest the nutrients in 3 glasses of lowfat or fat free milk a day can help you maintain a healthy weight. And the protein helps build muscle for a lean body. You'll see."

Learn more about the Campaign for Healthy Weight at whymilk.com.

Source: MilkPEP

Web site: http://www.whymilk.com/

Latin Chart Topping Artists Added to the Star Studded Line up at Pepsi's Musica Super Bowl Fiesta Concert on Friday, Feb. 1, 2008

-- The NFL and PEPSI announce the addition of two of Latin Music's top acts to the Pepsi Musica Super Bowl Fiesta entertainment line up. Latin Grammy nominated, multi-platinum rock/pop group CAMILA and two-time MTV Latin Video Award winner and Latin Grammy nominee BELINDA, will join the internationally acclaimed pop group RBD on Friday, Feb. 1, on the second night of the Pepsi Smash Super Bowl Concert Series.

Adding to the star studded cast at the Pepsi Musica Super Bowl Fiesta is Telemundo's Emmy award winning sports anchor JESSI LOSADO and Telemundo's Ritmo Deportivo hostess LETI COO, who will serve as hosts for the evening's festivities. The concert will also be taped to air on TELEMUNDO Saturday, Feb. 2.

The NFL PEPSI SMASH SUPER BOWL CONCERT SERIES will be held Thursday, Jan. 31, and Friday, Feb. 1, in Glendale, Arizona. The series, which includes two concerts, will take place at the Jobing.com Arena, located next to University of Phoenix Stadium, home of Super Bowl XLII. MARY J. BLIGE joined by MAROON 5 will kick off the series on Thursday, Jan. 31, at 7:30 p.m. (MT). Both nights of the series will feature celebrity hosts, guest appearances by a few of the NFL's biggest names and some of the finest musical talents.

Tickets for the NFL PEPSI SMASH SUPER BOWL CONCERT SERIES are now on sale and can be purchased online at http://www.ticketmaster.com/. Individual concert tickets are available for $40. Doors open each night at 6:30 p.m. (MT).

Source: The NFL

Web site: http://www.ticketmaster.com/

Bluetooth SIG Announces Winners of 3rd Annual Best of CES Contest

-- From its member party celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Bluetooth technology, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) announced the winners of its third annual Best of CES Contest, an event held each year during the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to highlight the hottest, most innovative and consumer friendly Bluetooth enabled products.

Forty-eight new Bluetooth products were submitted for the contest in categories focusing on what consumers can do with the technology - talk on a headset, input information, listen to music, transfer information, or use in an industrial or other vertical environment. The Bluetooth SIG carefully tested each product and judged them on a variety of criteria, including compliance with Bluetooth SIG qualification standards, ease-of-use, look and feel and overall usability of the product as expected by the average consumer.

Bonus points were given to products complying with Experience Icon requirements. The Experience Icons make it simple to understand what a Bluetooth enabled device can do and how it will work with other devices for file transfers, printing, listening to music, talking on a headset or inputting information. Manufacturers are encouraged to use the icons on packaging of certified Bluetooth enabled products. Consumers can simply match Experience Icons to ensure a seamless wireless experience.

Winners of the Bluetooth SIG Best of CES contest are (finalists indicated in parentheses):

"As we celebrate the 10th year of Bluetooth technology at the 40th annual CES, we continue to see a growing number of new Bluetooth devices, particularly in the home entertainment as well as sports and fitness arenas," said Michael Foley, Ph.D., executive director of the Bluetooth SIG. "Throughout this year and next, our organization will be hard at work providing the tools for manufacturers to continue to innovate in these and other areas with high speed and ultra low power Bluetooth specifications, making Bluetooth technology the only wireless technology consumers need."

The winning products will be featured on The News Market, a site for media professionals to download, search and get information quickly for upcoming stories, sent on a broadcast tour where the devices will be shown in top markets across the country, and highlighted in the Q2 issue of the Bluetooth SIG magazine, SIGnature, The Bluetooth Quarterly. These products will also be highlighted on http://www.bluetooth.com/ throughout January.

About Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology

Bluetooth wireless technology is the global short-range wireless standard for personal connectivity of a broad range of electronic devices. The technology is now available in its fourth version of the core specification and continues to develop, building on its inherent strengths - small-form factor radio, low power, low cost, built-in security, robustness, ease-of-use, and ad hoc networking abilities. More than five new Bluetooth enabled products are qualified every working day and 13 million Bluetooth units are shipping per week. The installed base of Bluetooth devices is one and a half billion and climbing, making it the only proven choice for developers, product manufacturers, and consumers worldwide.

About the Bluetooth SIG

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), comprised of leaders in the telecommunications, computing, consumer electronics, automotive and network industries, is driving development of Bluetooth wireless technology and bringing it to market. The Bluetooth SIG includes Promoter group companies Ericsson, Intel, Lenovo, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia and Toshiba, along with over 10,000 Associate and Adopter member companies. The Bluetooth SIG, Inc. headquarters are located in Bellevue, Washington, U.S.A. For more information please visit http://www.bluetooth.com/.

The Bluetooth word mark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

Source: Bluetooth SIG

Web site: http://www.bluetooth.com/

Picture Calibration, Optimization Differentiate LG Electronics' 2008 HDTV Line

From HDTV novices to home theater gurus, LG Electronics offers consumers the ability to optimize and calibrate high-definition picture quality for any environment.

LG offers options for consumers seeking varying degrees of involvement in the configuration process. From an automatic adjustment in LCD HDTVs with LG's Intelligent Sensor, to the professional-grade Image Science Foundation customized calibration configuration (ISFccc), consumers can choose the best picture quality to suit individual needs.

Equally significant, picture performance on LG's award-winning PG60 series plasma HDTVs received THX(R) Display Certification from cinema, film and consumer electronics industry pioneer THX Ltd.

"From self to professional calibration, our HDTVs can be optimized to meet specific ambient lighting conditions, content type and individual viewing preferences," said Allan Jason, vice president of consumer electronics marketing at LG Electronics USA, Inc. "With LG HDTV calibration options, every consumer has the ability to make a great HDTV even better."

"LG's ISFccc features are engineered to deliver the whole HDTV picture, the right HDTV picture, and nothing but the HDTV picture," said Joel Silver, president and founder of ISF. "LG's 10 point calibration capability brings advanced features and great values together."

LG's PG60 Series THX Display Certified

LG Electronics achieved THX Display Certification for plasma HDTVs (models 60PG60 and 50PG60). As the industry benchmark in video image quality, THX Display Certification promotes an HDTV that can present HD and standard- definition video content at maximum resolution with the correct color and light levels. THX Movie Mode will be offered as the "Cinema" mode on the PG60 models.

"With the PG60 series, LG is delivering the perfect blend of style, sophistication and visual performance in a plasma display," said Pat Dunn, director of display technology at THX. "The addition of THX video certification differentiates the PG60 series and sends a clear message about quality to potential HDTV buyers. We are confident that the PG60 series will more than satisfy the needs of entertainment enthusiasts who are looking to bring a true cinematic experience home."

THX leverages knowledge and expertise in filmmaking, cinema design and post-production to partner with display manufacturers to certify best-in-class video products. THX Display Certification solidifies that LG's plasma line (PG60) is designed for consumers who demand peak performance from their entertainment systems and delivers exceptional image quality, bringing more immersive entertainment experiences to the living room.

About LG Electronics USA, Inc.

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a global force in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a wide range of consumer electronics (digital display and digital media) products, mobile phones and digital appliances under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. For more information, please visit http://www.lgusa.com/.

About LG Electronics, Inc.

LG Electronics, Inc. is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 82,000 people working in over 110 operations including 81 subsidiaries around the world. Comprising four business units -- Digital Displays, Digital Media, Mobile Communications and Digital Appliances, with 2006 global sales of U.S. $38.5 billion -- LG Electronics is the world's largest producer of CDMA handsets, air conditioners, optical storage products and DVD players. For more information, please visit http://www.lge.com/.

Source: LG Electronics, Inc.

Web site: http://www.lge.com/
http://www.lgusa.com/

James Remar and Mario Van Peebles Star in Spike Original Movie 'Sharpshooter' Premiering Sunday, January 27 at 10 PM

James Remar ("Dexter") and Mario Van Peebles ("Ali") star in the Spike original movie, "Sharpshooter," premiering on Sunday, January 27 from 10 p.m. -- 12 midnight (ET/PT) on Spike TV. "Sharpshooter" premieres in HD and is slated under the "Spike Guy Movies" umbrella that will air throughout 2008.

"Sharpshooter" is a tense, explosive, action film that centers on Dillon (Remar), a government-hired assassin who agrees to take on one last job, only to learn he has been set up. Dillon is one of the best snipers in the Special Ops forces, but lately all he wants is to retire and live a peaceful life. Upon returning from what he believes is his last mission, his government contact, Flick (Van Peebles), pleads with him to take on one last mission: take down a nuclear arms deal. When the operation goes awry, Dillon suddenly finds the tables have turned and he has now become the hunted. While dangerous arms dealers and rogue government forces scramble to track him down, he's caught in a race to find out who has set him up and why.

"We are pleased to be working with RHI Entertainment to bring great action films to Spike TV," said Bill McGoldrick, vice president of development, Spike TV. "With strong performances by James Remar and Mario Van Peebles, this explosive thriller delivers what our audience craves."

RHI Entertainment presents an Alpine Medien Production in association with Larry Levinson Productions. "Sharpshooter" is directed by Armand Mastrioanni, written by Steven H. Berman and produced by Kyle Clark and James Wilberger. Nick Lombardo, Kevin Bocarde and Michael Moran serve as co-executive producers. Robert Halmi, Jr. and Larry Levinson serve as executive producers.

Spike TV is available in 96.1 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks. A unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , MTV Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.

Source: Spike TV

Web site: http://www.spiketv.com/

NATPE Announces Winners of Inaugural Mobile++ Top 12 Awards

The National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE) today announced the winners of the first-ever NATPE Mobile++ Top 12 Awards, which showcase innovation and excellence in the mobile content marketplace. The award winners will be showcased during NATPE Mobile++ on January 28, 2008. Produced with Achilles Media, NATPE Mobile++ will for the fourth year kick-off NATPE's annual Conference & Exhibition being held January 29-31 at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas.

The NATPE Mobile++ Top 12 Awards recognize the hottest properties in mobile content, as selected by an interdisciplinary jury comprised of leading digital media executives and the programming team of NATPE Mobile++. The awards jury based its decisions on factors such as the end-user experience and innovative use of the medium and the commercial viability of the application.

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-- LSN for Local Wireless (http://www.localwireless.com/)

-- MediaFLO USA for FLO TV (http://www.flotv.com/)

-- Loop Media Limited (http://www.loopmobilelimited.com/)

-- mPulse Media (http://wap.cwtv.com/,

http://tvbuddies.mpulsemedia.com/)

-- Zannel (http://www.zannel.com/)

(http://www.cellufun.com/Games/games.asp?game=boxing)

(http://southpark10thegame.com/index2.php?lang=eng)

(http://www.gesturetekmobile.com/videos/gesturetekmobile.wmv)

-- Kamida for Socialight (http://socialight.com/)

-- Node (http://www.nodeexplore.com/)

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"The NATPE Mobile++ Top 12 Awards showcase leading commercially viable mobile applications and innovative uses of the mobile medium," said Rick Feldman, President/CEO, NATPE. "These 12 companies are pioneers and innovators, providing real-world examples of some of the opportunities in the $5 billion mobile content market."

NATPE Mobile++ Top 12 Awards winners receive a complimentary registration and a 3-minute speaking opportunity during the NATPE Mobile++ Conference to outline their mobile property before more than 700 mobile executives and leaders from the television and allied industries. These include keynote speakers such as Joe Jasin, Vice President, Corporate Development, at SK Telecom, South Korea's largest wireless carrier; Greg Clayman, Executive Vice President, Digital Distribution & Business Development, MTV Networks; and John Hadl, founder and CEO of Brand in Hand, which advises mobile companies and major brand marketers engaged in the mobile marketing.

More information about the NATPE Mobile++ Top 12 Awards is available at http://www.natpemobile.com/?page_id=34.

Enabled by HipCricket attendees of this year's events can sign up for mobile alerts to get reminders sent directly to their mobile phone 30 minutes prior to the start of the session or event they wish to attend. Attendees can sign up to receive mobile alerts for a particular series of sessions or individual session by texting the alphanumeric code that follows the session description to the shortcode 36617.

About NATPE

NATPE is a global, nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation, development and distribution of televised programming in all forms across all mature and emerging media platforms. NATPE develops and nurtures opportunities, both commercial and educational, for buying, selling and sharing of content and ideas.

About ACHILLES MEDIA LTD.:

Achilles Media is the management organization that manages the NATPE Mobile++. Achilles Media also produces the nextMEDIA events, the Banff World Television Festival and the History Makers International Summit of History and Current Affairs Producers. Achilles Media undertakes the organization of prime international events as well as training and development opportunities for content creators and other professionals in the television and new media.

Source: NATPE Mobile++

Web site: http://www.natpe.org/

Playboy TV Kicks Off the New Year With 'Naked Happy Girls: San Francisco'

Playboy TV, the premium television channel for adults, announces the premiere of "Naked Happy Girls: San Francisco," the second season of its hit reality series, airing Saturday, January 12, 10:00pm, ET. Based on the popular hardcover coffee table book of the same name (Goliath Books), the series follows erotic photojournalist Andrew Einhorn, chronicling his travels and travails as a working artist.

Season Two takes place in San Francisco which was recently named by Forbes.com as the "Best City for Singles." The City by the Bay provides a colorful background as Andrew traverses the city's notoriously winding streets in his search for real-life women to photograph. Along the way the New York City native discovers the culture and ambience of San Francisco through intimate and candid interviews with notable SF personalities including former mayor Willie Brown, musician and tequila distiller Sammy Hagar, comedian Margaret Cho and over a dozen others.

The Playboy TV series offers viewers an authentic look into Andrew's life as he creates his art and manages his personal life. And, yes, there's that aspect of meeting women and cajoling them into modeling nude for his photography that makes the show especially entertaining ...

Earlier this year, the first season of "Naked Happy Girls" stirred up controversy when the New York Daily News reported on NYC law student Adrianna Dominguez who faced the wrath of her school's administration for participating in a photoshoot with Andrew.

Playboy TV will air new episodes of "Naked Happy Girls: San Francisco" nightly during Playboy TV Prime (8pm to 11pm EST), a lively mix of short-form programming perfectly crafted for the "YouTube" generation.

Source: Playboy TV

COMEDY CENTRAL(R) Gets the New Year Rolling With Laughter! The 12th Season of 'COMEDY CENTRAL Presents' Premieres Friday, January 11 At 10:00 p.m.* Featuring All-New Original Comedy

Stephen Lynch And Dan Cummins Star In Two Back-To-Back Premiere Episodes

Get the New Year started off right, laughing all the way to the couch! The 12th season of "COMEDY CENTRAL Presents" premieres on Friday, January 11 featuring brand new comedy from today's hottest, most esteemed comedians. The season kicks off with "COMEDY CENTRAL Presents Stephen Lynch" at 10:00 p.m., followed by "COMEDY CENTRAL Presents Dan Cummins" at 10:30 p.m.

Don't miss Stephen Lynch taking the stage with his unique brand of musical comedy. From Broadway's "The Wedding Singer" to the stage of New York City's Hudson Theatre, Lynch wows the audience with his guitar in hand in his second "COMEDY CENTRAL Presents" special. Dan Cummins rocks the mic with his signature delivery and hilarious observations.

The 12th season of "COMEDY CENTRAL Presents" will air every Friday night beginning January 11 with two all-new episodes each week at 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Future episodes of this season will include stand-up performances from Jo Koy, Hard N' Phirm, Eugene Mirman, Leo Allen, Lavell Crawford, Robert Kelly, Bonnie McFarlane, Rich Vos and many more. Plus, Michael Showalter hosts "COMEDY CENTRAL Presents My First Time," a special half-hour where comedians Michael Ian Black, Mike Birbiglia and Bonnie McFarlane talk about their first times performing stand-up.

"COMEDY CENTRAL Presents" provides one of the few remaining showcases for top stand-up talent. This season was filmed at New York City's historic Hudson Theatre and features today's hottest comics performing a half-hour of stand-up with a special set design to reflect each comedian's material and personality. Past seasons include performances from Mario Cantone, Mitch Hedberg, Lewis Black, Darrell Hammond, Maria Bamford, Kevin Nealon, Dane Cook and Wanda Sykes.

"COMEDY CENTRAL Presents" is produced by RickMill Productions. Paul Miller and Kimber Rickabaugh from RickMill Productions served as executive producers of this season's episodes of "COMEDY CENTRAL Presents." Miller is the director. Lou Wallach and Christina Youry are the executives in charge of production for COMEDY CENTRAL.

"COMEDY CENTRAL Presents My First Time" was executive produced by Michael Showalter, Michael Ian Black, Paul Miller and Kimber Rickabaugh. It was also directed by Paul Miller.

COMEDY CENTRAL offers a variety of original stand-up comedy programs and specials. In addition to "COMEDY CENTRAL Presents," the network features stand-up shows such as "Live At Gotham," as well as one-hour specials filmed exclusively for COMEDY CENTRAL.

COMEDY CENTRAL, the only all-comedy network, currently is seen in more than 91 million homes nationwide. COMEDY CENTRAL is owned by, and is a registered trademark of, Comedy Partners, a wholly-owned division of Viacom Inc.'s (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:and) (NYSE:VIA.B) MTV Networks. COMEDY CENTRAL's Internet address is www.comedycentral.com. For up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs visit Press Central, COMEDY CENTRAL's press Web site at www.comedycentral.com/press.

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 140 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services -- MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN/THE N, VH1 CLASSIC, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 300 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

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Source: COMEDY CENTRAL Corporate Communications

Web site: http://www.comedycentral.com/

Sony Pictures Television Opens CES With Celebration of Content

Jerry Seinfeld and Tony Bennett Perform for Entertainment, Digital and Advertising Industry Leaders

Jeopardy! to Celebrate 25th Anniversary with Shows Taped at 2009 CES

SPT to Launch Brand Channels on You Tube

-- Sony Pictures Television (SPT) kicked off its participation at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show with a presentation this morning in the Orientation Theatre in the Sony booth for 200 invited industry leaders, demonstrating the studio's wealth of content and its versatility across the many platforms now available to consumers.

With performances by Emmy Award winner Jerry Seinfeld and Grammy and Emmy Award winner Tony Bennett, the presentation highlighted the studio's portfolio, including original comedy, drama and game show programming for network, cable, syndication and digital distribution; its extensive library of films and television shows; and original content for digital distribution including The Minisode Network and mobile games. Crackle, Sony Pictures Entertainment's multi-platform video entertainment network, and FEARnet, SPT's online, VOD and mobile suspense and thriller destination in partnership with Comcast and Lionsgate, were also included in the presentation. The event was hosted by Alex Trebek and introduced by Vanna White.

"The number and variety of screens available to deliver entertainment has skyrocketed, providing endless opportunities for content providers," said Steve Mosko, president of Sony Pictures Television. "Our presentation today was designed to engage our partners across all of our businesses-from programming to advertising--in a conversation about how together we can maximize the entertainment experience for everyone."

"With both an electronics company and a content company, Sony has a unique understanding of the entertainment experience and a myriad of opportunities for our partners to explore," added Mosko.

Sony Pictures Television is one of the television industry's leading content providers. It produces and distributes programming in every genre, including series, telefilms, theatrical releases and family entertainment for network and cable television, as well as first-run and off-network series for syndication. With more than 25 programs on the air, SPT boasts a program slate that includes the top-rated daytime dramas and game shows, landmark off- network series, original animated series and critically acclaimed primetime dramas, comedies and telefilms. SPT also owns one-half of cable channel GSN and is a partner in FEARnet, the premier horror/thriller website and VOD service. Sony Pictures Television oversees all of Sony Pictures Entertainment's (SPE) domestic digital distribution efforts across all electronically delivered platforms, including the internet and mobile. Sony Pictures Television, advertiser sales, is one of the premiere national advertising sales companies, handling the commercial inventory in SPT syndicated series as well as in all of SPE's digital businesses in the United States, for Sony BMG and for iN DEMAND's high-definition channel Mojo and the Tennis Channel, and is part owner of national media sales company ITN Networks, Inc. SPT (www.sonypicturestelevision.com) is a Sony Pictures Entertainment company.

Source: Sony Pictures Television

Web site: http://www.sonypicturestelevision.com/

Nickelodeon's 'The Backyardigans' Take Preschoolers on Three Rockin' Medieval Adventures with a Primetime TV Movie, National Live Tour and New Music CD

"TALE OF THE MIGHTY KNIGHTS," GUEST STARRING TONY-NOMINATED ADAM PASCAL, PREMIERES MONDAY, JAN. 14, 7 P.M. ON NICKELODEON

BACKYARDIGANS LIVE! TALE OF THE MIGHTY KNIGHTS 50-CITY TOUR KICKS OFF MARCH 28

-- Nickelodeon invites the preschool set to rock out with The Backyardigans with multiple medieval musical journeys including a new hour-long primetime TV movie, "Tale of the Mighty Knights," premiering Monday, Jan. 14 (7 p.m. - 8 p.m. ET/PT); a new CD release from Nickelodeon/Sony BMG, titled "Born to Play," available Jan. 22; and the launch of a new 50-city live theatrical tour, The Backyardigans Live! Tale of the Mighty Knights, in partnership with Live Nation, on March 28.

"The Backyardigans has quickly rocked its way to become the number-two television show for preschoolers, so we're giving fans a triple dose of backyard, music-filled adventures," said Brown Johnson, Executive Vice President, Executive Creative Director, Nickelodeon Preschool Television. "We hope that this new movie, live tour and CD will provide exciting hands-on opportunities to jam with Pablo, Uniqua, Tyrone, Tasha and Austin."

"Tale of the Mighty Knights" TV Movie

Special guest Adam Pascal, Tony-nominated star of the original Broadway cast of Rent and Aida, joins The Backyardigans as narrator of the hour-long TV movie and performs the original rock opera power ballad "Not An Egg."

In "Tale of the Mighty Knights," royal knights Uniqua and Tyrone are ready to do mighty deeds in service to their King (Pablo). It seems like a pretty simple task until the King asks them to babysit an egg, which grows legs and runs away! A rock opera soundtrack moves the action along as the knights pursue their egg in Goblin Land and encounter a grabbing goblin (Austin), through Fairyland where they meet a tiny and mischievous fairy (Tasha), and finally to Dragon Mountain where they face a mighty baby dragon (Adam Pascal). Will the knights conquer their greatest challenge yet?

Content from "Tale of the Mighty Knights" will roll out across several Nickelodeon Preschool platforms including music videos and additional episodes on Time Warner's Video On Demand service (Dec. 31); streaming clips and music videos, an interview with Adam Pascal and behind-the-scenes clips from the TV movie on Nick Jr. Video (Jan. 4); clips on wireless carriers (Jan. 4); and an interactive game and activities on Nickjr.com (Jan. 4).

"I have two boys who are six and three and they love The Backyardigans the same way I loved shows like The Electric Company, Sesame Street and Zoom," said Adam Pascal. "Those shows stay with me to this day. The Backyardigans is a classic on that same level, and it will stay with kids for decades to come. I'm really proud I can be a part of it."

Backyardigans Live! Tale of the Mighty Knights

Based on the primetime special, The Backyardigans Live! will follow the success of previous Nickelodeon touring shows Go, Diego, Go Live! and Dora The Explorer Live!. The Backyardigans Live! tour will visit over 50 cities across the USA kicking off in York, Pennsylvania on March 28, 2008. Nickelodeon's live stage shows have been among the top grossing touring family shows at New York's Radio City Music Hall.

During Backyardigans Live!, Pablo, Uniqua, Tasha, Tyrone and Austin will need the audience's help as they face a mighty dragon and return the egg to the king. The stage show will have the entire family singing, dancing and laughing along to songs from the rock opera.

Other scheduled tour stops include: New York, NY; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Baltimore, Maryland; Camden, New Jersey; Atlanta, Georgia; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Tampa, Florida, San Antonio, Texas; and Houston, Texas. For schedule information visit www.nickjr.com.

The Backyardigans: Born to Play CD

On Tuesday, Jan. 22, Nickelodeon and Sony BMG release the ultimate playtime playlist as The Backyardigans: Born to Play CD hits retailers nationwide. The third CD from the hit series features 22 new tracks, including six songs from "Tale of the Mighty Knights." Joining the backyard gang in the studio are celebrity guest artists Alicia Keys, Cyndi Lauper and Adam Pascal. Alicia Keys lends her unique R&B vocals on "Almost Everything is Boinga." Cyndi Lauper reminds us to think pink on the jazz-tinged "Lady in Pink," and Adam Pascal powers the Zepellinesque rock-opera ballad "Not an Egg."

The Backyardigans: Born to Play is packaged at retail with a special "Backyard Match-Up Game" and is being distributed in an earth-friendly recycled sleeve. The CD will also be available digitally on iTunes, with a special deluxe-edition that includes four bonus exclusive tracks and a digital folder.

The Backyardigans airs regularly weekdays at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. ET/PT on Nick Jr. Each half-hour episode features a unique music/dance genre with four original songs, along with real choreographed movements recreated in animation. The animated dance steps are choreographed by Beth Bogush, a former director of the Alvin Ailey Dance School's children's program. The show's rich animation style features lush, fantasy backgrounds created with CGI and 3D techniques.

Since its debut on Nickelodeon's preschool weekday lineup, The Backyardigans has become the number-two-rated preschool show on all of commercial TV among the target audience of kids 2-5. On average, The Backyardigans draws approximately 18.5 million viewers every month, including 4.7 million kids aged 2-5 and 5.7 million adults aged 18-49.*

Nick Jr. is a specially designed programming block airing on Nickelodeon weekdays from 9 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (ET/PT). Completely dedicated to preschoolers ages 2-5, Nick Jr.'s Emmy, Peabody and Parents' Choice Award- winning programs are curriculum based, fun and commercial free. At Nick Jr., kids play to learn with innovative, original shows created just for them.

Nickelodeon, in its 28th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 96 million households and has been the number- one-rated basic cable network for 13 consecutive years. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA)

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-- Katt Williams and his comedy crew hit the road for one unforgettable stand-up special. The World Television Premiere of "Katt Williams: American Hustle" airs on COMEDY CENTRAL Sunday, January 13 at 10:00 p.m.

The encore presentation airs Sunday, January 13 at midnight.

It might be hard out there for a pimp, but this guy makes it look easy! Joined by stand-ups Luenell, Red Grant and Melanie Comarcho, Williams takes his unique brand of stand-up comedy on the road as only a true hustler can. Once he reaches Chicago, Williams gives viewers the low-down on sex, drugs, celebrities and the N-word. Even Snoop Dogg, Jeremy Piven and Ludacris make appearances on this wild n' crazy ride. This is one night of comedy that'll make pimpin' look easy and have viewers rollin' on the floor with laughter.

Katt Williams has appeared on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "BET's Hip-Hop Awards" and this August hosted "The COMEDY CENTRAL Roast of Flavor Flav." His film credits include appearances in "Norbit" (2007), "Epic Movie" (2007) and "Friday After Next" (2002). In addition to "American Hustle," his hilarious DVD specials include "Katt Williams: Live" and "The Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1," which aired on HBO this year. Williams also stars alongside Tracy Morgan and Ice Cube in the new feature film "First Sunday," hitting theaters January 11.

COMEDY CENTRAL, the only all-comedy network, currently is seen in more than 91 million homes nationwide. COMEDY CENTRAL is owned by, and is a registered trademark of, Comedy Partners, a wholly-owned division of VIACOM Inc.'s (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:and) (NYSE:VIA.B) MTV Networks. COMEDY CENTRAL's Internet address is www.comedycentral.com. For up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs visit Press Central, COMEDY CENTRAL's press Web site at www.comedycentral.com/press.

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 140 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services -- MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN/THE N, VH1 CLASSIC, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 300 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

* All Times ET/PT

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The Beat Goes On! COMEDY CENTRAL's(R) 'RENO 911!' Cops Are Back for a Fifth Season Premiering Wednesday, January 16 at 10:30 P.M.*

Guest Stars For New Season Include Christina Applegate, Seth Green, Lisa Lampanelli, George Lopez And Ryan Stiles

-- Law and disorder continue on COMEDY CENTRAL as "RENO 911!" returns for a fifth season. The half-hour comedy is created by and stars Robert Ben Garant, Kerri Kenney-Silver and Thomas Lennon as cops on patrol in Reno, Nevada. The season premiere debuts Wednesday, January 16 at 10:30 p.m.

In the debut episode, find out if Garcia steals Dangle's husband and who is the father of Deputy Wiegel's baby. Guest stars in the episode include Christina Applegate, Lisa Lampanelli and Nick Swardson. Future episodes feature the deputies working as fast food employees, raising money by becoming door-to-door salesmen and building a section of the wall to keep Mexicans from the crossing the U.S. border. Other guest stars this season include Diedrich Bader, Seth Green, George Lopez and Ryan Stiles.

The 16-episode series is a Jersey Television production in association with COMEDY CENTRAL. This hilarious take on the traditional cop drama is a character-driven comedy with soap opera-like twists and turns.

On comedycentral.com, the "RENO 911!" site will include new Web exclusive content, featuring original videos, a new game and previews and highlights from each new episode. The Web exclusive content, entitled "Cop Psychology," presents in 8 installments the psychological evaluation of each Reno officer by a certified professional. These videos will roll out on the site weekly following each new episode of the show. Existing site features include cast and character bios, message boards, downloads, and even more exclusive video content.

"RENO 911's!" premiere telecast was among the most successful in network history and it continues to be one of the network's most highly-rated series. "RENO 911!" gives viewers the chance to witness the men and women of the Reno Sheriff's Department at work and at play, offering a hilarious and unexpected spoof of the traditional cop reality program. With an ensemble cast that features "Viva Variety" and "The State" alumni Robert Ben Garant, Kerri Kenney-Silver and Thomas Lennon, "RENO 911!" is a narrative comedy about the adventures and relationships of a local Reno, Nevada precinct. Joining Garant, Kenney-Silver and Lennon on the "Reno 911!" beat are Carlos Alazraqui, Mary Birdsong, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Niecy Nash and Cedric Yarbrough.

Credits for "RENO 911!" include John Landgraf, Garant, Kenney-Silver and Lennon as executive producers and Peter Principato and Paul Young as co- executive producers. Jim Sharp and Monika Zielinska serve as the executives in charge of production for COMEDY CENTRAL. Jersey Television was formerly headed by John Landgraf, who is now president and general manager of the cable network FX. Landgraf continues to executive produce "RENO 911!," along with his former Jersey partners Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg and Stacey Sher.

The debut episode of "RENO 911!" is sponsored by Mitsubishi.

COMEDY CENTRAL, the only all-comedy network, currently is seen in more than 91 million homes nationwide. COMEDY CENTRAL is owned by Comedy Partners, a wholly-owned division of Viacom Inc.'s (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:and) (NYSE:VIA.B) MTV Networks. COMEDY CENTRAL is a registered trademark of Comedy Partners. COMEDY CENTRAL's Internet address is www.comedycentral.com. For up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit "Press Central," COMEDY CENTRAL's press-only Web site, at www.comedycentral.com/press.